Database Architects Salary in Tennessee

Database architects in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $122,730 a year) and the least in Knoxville ($107,410), across the 4 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $117,980 and the median at $115,170 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$122,730
Memphis$117,950
Chattanooga$108,740
Knoxville$107,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$122,730	$121,730	$84,500	$95,152	96
Memphis	$117,950	$124,080	$76,700	$91,808	92
Chattanooga	$108,740	$100,260	$84,590	$85,329	91
Knoxville	$107,410	$101,090	$73,440	$84,393	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. 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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