Database Architects in Louisiana. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
2024 wage data not published for database architects in Louisiana
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 350 workers in this role in Louisiana in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Louisiana database architects fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Database Architects in Louisiana: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 12 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $131,000. 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 | 3 | $83,859 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $123,552 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $148,122 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $167,627 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Louisiana. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Corporation | Application Architect | 4 | $139,061 |
| Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | Data Engineer | 2 | $107,930 |
| Bawak IT Consultancy Group LLC | Data Engineer | 1 | $135,000 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Data Engineering Technical Leader | 1 | $149,100 |
| eviCore Healthcare MSI, LLC | Software Engineering Advisor | 1 | $167,627 |
| Keypixel Software Solutions LLC | Data Migration Specialist | 1 | $117,104 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | IS Data Integration Developer | 1 | $74,714 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Data Engineer | 1 | $115,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Software Engineering Advisor at eviCore Healthcare MSI, LLC$167,627LafayetteWage Level IVDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-711588
- Data Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, Inc.$149,100LafayetteWage Level IIIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-686803
- Application Architect at IBM Corporation$148,122Baton RougeWage Level IIIDecided Mar 2, 2026I-200-26054-658757
- Data Migration Specialist at Keypixel Software Solutions LLC$117,104YoungsvilleWage Level IIDecided Jul 14, 2025I-200-25188-157105
- Lead Solution Architect at Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company$132,000Baton RougeWage Level IVDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-107321
- Data Platform Architect at IBM Corporation$103,730MonroeWage Level IIIDecided Jun 2, 2025I-200-25143-011179
- Data Engineer at Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company$83,859MonroeWage Level IDecided Apr 16, 2025I-200-25099-848674
- Data Engineer at Bawak IT Consultancy Group LLC$135,000Baton RougeDecided Mar 12, 2025I-200-25064-747652
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 Louisiana
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 in Louisiana, by industry
Median offered wage across 12 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $132,500.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | IBM Corporation | 6 | $132,500 |
| Finance and insurance | Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | 3 | $132,000 |
| Education | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 1 | $115,000 |
| Healthcare | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 1 | $74,714 |
| Manufacturing | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1 | $149,100 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Louisiana 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
- 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.