Database Architects Salary in North Carolina

Database architects in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $142,890 a year) and the least in Asheville ($116,290), across the 6 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $136,590 and the median at $134,630 for 4,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$142,890
Durham$140,130
Raleigh$133,280
Wilmington$127,480
Winston-Salem$119,120
Asheville$116,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$142,890	$138,870	$117,830	$103,739	97
Durham	$140,130	$141,770	$117,870	$101,962	98
Raleigh	$133,280	$132,740	$98,190	$97,554	98
Wilmington	$127,480	$131,470	$91,270	$93,821	96
Winston-Salem	$119,120	$125,530	$87,880	$88,387	92
Asheville	$116,290	$110,910	$84,710	$86,509	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 North Carolina

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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