Database Architects in Georgia. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Georgia database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $127,870 and $172,030, with a median of $139,500.
Database Architects in Georgia: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 265 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $140,000. 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 | 19 | $109,680 |
| Level II — qualified | 106 | $129,688 |
| Level III — experienced | 61 | $150,467 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 40 | $171,779 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Georgia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Data Analyst 2 | 16 | $150,467 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Project Delivery Specialist | 12 | $125,444 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Architect | 9 | $135,450 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | Director | 9 | $149,000 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Manager JC50 - Database Architects | 7 | $150,467 |
| GREENSKY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Principal Data Engineer | 6 | $144,200 |
| Genpact LLC | Senior Principal Consultant | 5 | $129,688 |
| Truist Bank | Data Platform Engineer | 5 | $130,000 |
| Georgia-Pacific LLC | AWS Database Engineer - KBGFJG371192-1 | 4 | $132,500 |
| Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | Database Architect | 4 | $126,500 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Associate Principal - Architecture at LTIMindtree Limited$143,250CummingWage Level IIIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-719086
- Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP$121,200RoswellDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718108
- Data Engineering Technical Lead at Optimized Investment Holdings, Inc.$151,000AtlantaWage Level IIIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715496
- Sr Advanced Data Engineer at Honeywell International Inc.$180,000AtlantaWage Level IVDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-713493
- Palantir Data Engineer at Mach 2000 Technologies, Inc.$126,443AtlantaWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-709516
- Data Solutions Architect at Vigna, Inc$130,000CummingWage Level IIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-707041
- Database Architect at Mphasis Corporation$165,000Johns CreekWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-702781
- Data Analytics Architect at Graphic Packaging International, LLC$130,000AtlantaWage Level IIDecided Mar 17, 2026I-200-26069-692456
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.
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Database Architects pay by experience level in Georgia
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 Georgia
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 135 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $129,688.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | GREENSKY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | 49 | $129,688 |
| Data Analyst | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 20 | $143,250 |
| Database Architect | Hexaware Technologies, Inc. | 11 | $129,688 |
| Senior Consultant | Genpact LLC | 10 | $129,688 |
| Director | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 9 | $149,000 |
| Data Architect | BROOKLYN CONSULTING GROUP INC | 8 | $134,576 |
| Principal Architect | Bridgenext Digital Engineering Inc. | 6 | $156,923 |
| Manager JC50 - Database Architects | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 6 | $150,467 |
| Technical Architect | ADP Technology Services, Inc. | 5 | $154,500 |
| Project Delivery Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 4 | $124,344 |
| Lead Engineer, Enterprise BI & AI/ML Engineering | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 4 | $132,732 |
| Big Data Architect | BCD Travel USA LLC | 3 | $130,690 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Georgia, by industry
Median offered wage across 263 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $130,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 145 | $130,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 45 | $135,000 |
| Finance and insurance | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 43 | $144,200 |
| Manufacturing | Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 11 | $155,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 5 | $154,900 |
| Media and entertainment | NBCUniversal Media, LLC | 4 | $148,762 |
| Healthcare | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. | 3 | $175,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Americold Logistics LLC | 3 | $133,000 |
| Real estate | Cortland Holdings, LLC | 2 | $171,267 |
| Nonprofit and civic | CARE | 1 | $102,835 |
| Education | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA | 1 | $74,922 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Georgia over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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 Georgia?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Georgia is $139,500.
- How does Georgia compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Georgia median is +2.3% versus the BLS national figure of $136,332.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Georgia?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $102,400 and the 90th-percentile at $187,410, 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.