Database Architect Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$138,250
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#17 of 46
730 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Oregon?

A Database Architect working in Oregon earns a median salary of $138,250 per year, or about $66.47 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $100,820 while the top 10% make $175,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $113,630 and $161,230 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$100,820$48.47
25th percentile (early career)$113,630$54.63
50th percentile (median)$138,250$66.47
75th percentile (experienced)$161,230$77.51
90th percentile (top earners)$175,600$84.42

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 17th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($138,250) 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 Oregon?
The median Database Architect salary in Oregon is $138,250 per year, or about $66.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $100,820 at the entry level to $175,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Database Architects about 1% less than the national median of $139,500. Oregon ranks 17th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $138,250 a year. About 730 Database Architects are employed in Oregon. 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 Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.