Database Architects in Michigan. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Michigan database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $102,270 and $154,270, with a median of $131,000.
Database Architects in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 211 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $125,900. 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 | 18 | $74,948 |
| Level II — qualified | 76 | $100,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 42 | $120,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 70 | $144,641 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Full Stack Data Engineer | 56 | $140,107 |
| Rocket Limited Partnership | Senior Data Engineer | 16 | $120,000 |
| Corewell Health | Data Engineer | 11 | $97,989 |
| SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC | Database Architects | 8 | $101,560 |
| Info Services, LLC | Data Engineer | 5 | $100,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Enterprise Data Architect | 4 | $111,619 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | Information Technologist II | 3 | $126,259 |
| Pi Square Technologies LLC | Data Engineer | 3 | $70,000 |
| ABAB Solutions Inc | Data Engineer | 2 | $101,899 |
| ChenMed, LLC | Senior Database Engineer | 2 | $140,629 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- GDIA DATA ENGINEER at FORD MOTOR COMPANY$140,629DearbornWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724247
- DATA ENGINEER II at Sky Solutions LLC$115,000LANSINGWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721784
- Senior Data Engineer at Rocket Limited Partnership$120,000DetroitWage Level IIIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-717694
- DATA WAREHOUSE ARCHITECT 3 at PROCAL TECHNOLOGIES INC$108,000LANSINGWage Level IIIDecided Mar 19, 2026I-200-26071-697714
- Data Engineer at Info Services, LLC$100,000DearbornWage Level IIDecided Feb 26, 2026I-200-26050-651194
- DB Design and Analysis Engineer II at Domino's Pizza, Inc.$99,000Ann ArborWage Level IIDecided Feb 24, 2026I-200-26048-646573
- ETL DEVELOPER at EIA TECHNOLOGIES INC.$98,800TROYWage Level IIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-200-26047-643657
- Senior Data Engineer II at Shutterfly, LLC$142,864East LansingWage Level IIIDecided Feb 20, 2026I-200-26043-637971
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 Michigan
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 Michigan
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 145 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $114,908.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Rocket Limited Partnership | 70 | $114,908 |
| Full Stack Data Engineer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 33 | $142,000 |
| Data Product Manager | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10 | $137,662 |
| Database Architects | SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC | 8 | $101,560 |
| Data Architect | Ford Motor Credit Company LLC | 7 | $155,000 |
| Data Analyst | Optum Services, Inc. | 4 | $93,824 |
| Database Architect | Anu Software Consultants, Inc. | 4 | $116,420 |
| Manager, Data Engineering | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 3 | $168,642 |
| Data Product Management Manager | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 3 | $145,145 |
| Data Warehouse Specialist | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3 | $90,251 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Michigan, by industry
Median offered wage across 209 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $140,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 67 | $140,000 |
| Technology and software | SATIN SOLUTIONS LLC | 66 | $112,616 |
| Professional services | Rocket Limited Partnership | 30 | $104,000 |
| Healthcare | Corewell Health | 19 | $103,355 |
| Finance and insurance | Auto Club Services, Inc. | 15 | $140,629 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 6 | $153,400 |
| Education | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 5 | $90,194 |
| Transportation and logistics | U.S. Xpress, Inc. | 1 | $90,251 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Michigan 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 Michigan?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Michigan is $131,000.
- How does Michigan compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Michigan median is -3.9% versus the BLS national figure of $136,332.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Michigan?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $79,810 and the 90th-percentile at $174,060, 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.