Salary distribution
Where Massachusetts database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $132,230 and $179,910, with a median of $161,160.
Database Architects in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 190 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $146,224. 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 | $113,900 |
| Level II — qualified | 64 | $132,100 |
| Level III — experienced | 39 | $160,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 24 | $184,995 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| DK Crown Holdings Inc. | Senior Data Engineer | 8 | $134,850 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Architect | 8 | $143,094 |
| Chewy, Inc. | Data Warehouse Engineer II | 7 | $160,000 |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | Database Engineer | 5 | $133,545 |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | Senior Database Engineer I [00077894] | 5 | $177,341 |
| Ventois, Inc | Database Engineer | 4 | $140,130 |
| GLOBAL ATLANTIC FINANCIAL COMPANY | Associate, Data Engineer | 4 | $163,883 |
| Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | Technical Team Lead | 3 | $133,000 |
| DOTCOM TEAM LLC | DATABASE DEVELOPER | 3 | $132,000 |
| Biosales | Data Engineer | 3 | $110,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Database Engineer at Ventois, Inc$140,130WoburnDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500742
- DENODO DATA ENGINEER at AMITI CONSULTING INC.$142,480SOUTHBOROUGHDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495835
- Associate Director, Business Intelligence at Emerson College$144,658BostonDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494358
- Senior Data Architect (00097205) at BlueRock Therapeutics, LP$184,995CambridgeDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487285
- Principal Data Warehouse Developer/Analyst at The MathWorks, Inc.$160,624NatickDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488196
- Senior Data Engineer at DK Crown Holdings Inc.$140,130BostonDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-484052
- Sales Architect at InterSystems Corporation$174,435BostonDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474815
- Data Architect at Slalom, Inc.$144,727BostonDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475512
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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 105 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $134,597.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | DK Crown Holdings Inc. | 55 | $134,597 |
| Database Engineer | Ventois, Inc | 12 | $140,130 |
| Data Architect | ILOGIC TEK , L.L.C | 10 | $160,000 |
| Application Architect | IBM Corporation | 6 | $154,502 |
| Data Analyst | Capgemini America Inc | 5 | $134,118 |
| Associate Director, Business Intelligence | Emerson College | 4 | $166,531 |
| Database Architect | Beacon Hill Solutions Group LLC | 4 | $135,910 |
| Data Warehouse Engineer | Chewy, Inc. | 3 | $153,470 |
| Data and Analytics Architect L1 | WIPRO LIMITED | 3 | $131,685 |
| Snowflake Architect/Admin | Avco Consulting, Inc | 3 | $154,502 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Massachusetts, by industry
Median offered wage across 189 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $142,100.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | IBM Corporation | 75 | $142,100 |
| Professional services | DOTCOM TEAM LLC | 28 | $140,130 |
| Finance and insurance | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 28 | $163,883 |
| Retail and wholesale | Chewy, Inc. | 18 | $159,150 |
| Manufacturing | Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 13 | $155,000 |
| Healthcare | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 10 | $146,932 |
| Media and entertainment | DK Crown Holdings Inc. | 8 | $134,850 |
| Education | Boston College | 5 | $136,325 |
| Nonprofit and civic | The Nature Conservancy | 2 | $149,687 |
| Energy and utilities | BlueWave Public Benefit Corp. | 1 | $120,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Global GP LLC | 1 | $113,900 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Massachusetts is $161,160.
- How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Massachusetts median is +33.8% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Massachusetts?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $108,500 and the 90th-percentile at $209,050, 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.