How to become database architectseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$139,500
25th–75th pct. $109,370–$169,290
Top pay (est.)
$265,200
Top 10% $204,000
Pay in 5 years
$156,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$175,800est.
$151,200–$204,100
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
81%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.4%
3,900 openings / yr
How to become database architects
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Database Architects
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Working with ComputersProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAnalyzing Data or InformationThinking CreativelyIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ExpressionInductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as database architects
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.