Database Architects Salary in Arizona

Database architects in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $146,450 a year) and the least in Tucson ($121,740), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $144,610 and the median at $156,100 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$146,450
Tucson$121,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$146,450	$156,100	$131,130	$108,097	103
Tucson	$121,740	$111,510	$83,730	$91,824	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Architects salary in other states

Database Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1243.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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