Salary distribution
Where Arizona database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $104,390 and $162,490, with a median of $130,620.
Database Architects in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 131 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $128,150. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 13 | $95,451 |
| Level II — qualified | 49 | $105,040 |
| Level III — experienced | 26 | $140,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 24 | $159,649 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | Senior Data Engineer | 17 | $150,000 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Solution Specialist | 12 | $116,498 |
| The University of Arizona | Solutions Developer | 4 | $82,400 |
| Geneses Tech Solutions LLC | Data Engineer | 4 | $97,094 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | Data Engineer II | 3 | $139,360 |
| Insight Direct USA, Inc. | Senior Data Engineer | 3 | $200,000 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Data Warehouse Specialist | 3 | $97,094 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Consultant | 3 | $128,150 |
| NucleusTeq, Inc. | Associate Architect | 3 | $100,000 |
| Solugenix Corporation | Technology Architect | 3 | $97,094 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Engineer 4 at IQVIA Digital Inc.$135,000GlendaleDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493872
- Data Engineer II at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$118,650PhoenixDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475941
- Solution Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP$95,451GilbertDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474869
- Data Architect at NucleusTeq Inc$140,000PhoenixDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25343-466899
- Senior Data Engineer at American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.$165,000PhoenixDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-463934
- Data Architect II at Freeport Minerals Corporation$137,600PhoenixDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25339-459593
- Director, Enterprise Data at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$161,304PhoenixDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-449578
- ENGINEER-II at VALZO SOFT SOLUTIONS LLC.$117,395PHOENIXDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-450720
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Database Architects pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Database Architects specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 82 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $130,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 51 | $130,000 |
| Data Architect | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 7 | $143,973 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 6 | $116,498 |
| Senior Engineer | VALZO SOFT SOLUTIONS LLC. | 5 | $127,837 |
| Data Warehouse Specialist | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 4 | $97,094 |
| Database Architect | Arcus Technologies | 3 | $117,400 |
| Consultant, Data Designer | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 3 | $136,300 |
| Associate Architect | NucleusTeq, Inc. | 3 | $135,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 130 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $115,073.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Geneses Tech Solutions LLC | 52 | $115,073 |
| Finance and insurance | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 31 | $150,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 21 | $132,300 |
| Retail and wholesale | Insight Direct USA, Inc. | 7 | $144,000 |
| Education | The University of Arizona | 6 | $90,171 |
| Manufacturing | Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC | 6 | $135,658 |
| Real estate | Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc | 3 | $133,715 |
| Government and public sector | Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity | 2 | $121,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Freeport Minerals Corporation | 1 | $137,600 |
| Healthcare | HonorHealth | 1 | $107,848 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop and document database architectures.
- 02
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
- 03
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
- 04
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
- 05
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
- 06
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
- 07
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
- 08
Create and enforce database development standards.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Architects in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Arizona is $130,620.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Arizona median is +8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $79,010 and the 90th-percentile at $182,540, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Database Architects a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Database Architects?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.