Database Architects Salary in Ohio

Database architects in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $138,510 a year) and the least in Toledo ($118,390), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $135,120 and the median at $132,910 for 1,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$138,510
Cincinnati$137,100
Akron$134,660
Cleveland$130,050
Dayton$127,270
Toledo$118,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$138,510	$135,840	$112,580	$99,101	95
Cincinnati	$137,100	$134,480	$125,460	$99,171	95
Akron	$134,660	$133,150	$124,140	$96,672	93
Cleveland	$130,050	$127,530	$105,960	$93,763	94
Dayton	$127,270	$129,100	$102,530	$92,009	93
Toledo	$118,390	$118,800	$81,140	$86,337	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Architects salary in other states

Database Architects salary by city and state

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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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