Database Architect Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Database Architects in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$132,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#26 of 46
1,820 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Ohio?

Database Architects in Ohio take home a median of $132,910 annually — roughly $63.90 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $139,500.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $94,530 while the top 10% make $174,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $111,190 and $157,970 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$94,530$45.45
25th percentile (early career)$111,190$53.46
50th percentile (median)$132,910$63.90
75th percentile (experienced)$157,970$75.95
90th percentile (top earners)$174,260$83.78

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 26th out of 46 states and territories for Database Architect pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$170,160
2Massachusetts$161,650
3Virginia$160,360
4Arizona$156,100
5Colorado$154,560

Working as a Database Architect in Ohio

Nationally, about 67,000 people work as Database Architects in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($132,910) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Database Architect make in Ohio?
The median Database Architect salary in Ohio is $132,910 per year, or about $63.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $94,530 at the entry level to $174,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Database Architects about 5% less than the national median of $139,500. Ohio ranks 26th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $132,910 a year. About 1,820 Database Architects are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.