Database Architects in Missouri. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Missouri database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,600 and $139,310, with a median of $110,570.
Database Architects in Missouri: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 89 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $125,000. 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 | 7 | $71,947 |
| Level II — qualified | 35 | $97,335 |
| Level III — experienced | 19 | $132,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 23 | $149,854 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Missouri. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Research and Development Services LLC | Data Steward | 3 | $146,870 |
| Bayer U.S. LLC | Principal Data Architect | 3 | $162,606 |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Data Analyst 2 | 3 | $143,000 |
| Charter Communications Inc. | BI Architect II | 3 | $139,942 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Senior Associate JC60 - Database Architects | 3 | $88,005 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Consultant | 3 | $127,875 |
| HRB Professional Resources, LLC | Architect | 3 | $129,513 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Data engineer/ Database Architect | 2 | $103,300 |
| Kyndryl | Senior Cloud Architect | 2 | $132,725 |
| NATIONAL MENTOR LLC | Business Intelligence Principal Analyst | 2 | $140,250 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Architect at LatentView Analytics Corporation$110,000SpringfieldWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-728725
- Principal Data Architect at Pi R-Square Solutions LLC$165,000Maryland HeightsWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-726160
- Sr. Microsoft Fabric Architect at Eversoft Technologies LLC$136,282St. LouisWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723324
- Staff Data Engineer at Bayer U.S. LLC$162,606St. LouisWage Level IVDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689990
- Data Engineering Technical Lead at Ascension Health-IS, Inc., d/b/a Ascension Technologies$126,000BallwinWage Level IIIDecided Feb 26, 2026I-200-26050-652313
- Associate Director, Infrastructure Specialist - GFJG401384-2 at Kyndryl Inc.$145,181ColumbiaWage Level IVDecided Feb 9, 2026I-200-26034-615369
- Senior Lead Data Engineer at Brillio, LLC$114,379Saint LouisWage Level IIDecided Feb 6, 2026I-200-26030-605127
- Digital Workflow Expert at Bayer Research and Development Services LLC$146,870ChesterfieldWage Level IVDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-601187
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 Missouri
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 Missouri
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 27 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $114,379.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | AMALGAM TECHNOLOGIES INC | 15 | $114,379 |
| Data Analyst | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 7 | $143,000 |
| Data Architect | Bayer U.S. LLC | 5 | $165,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Missouri, by industry
Median offered wage across 88 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $114,379.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 47 | $114,379 |
| Professional services | Bayer Research and Development Services LLC | 21 | $127,875 |
| Manufacturing | Bayer U.S. LLC | 6 | $154,464 |
| Finance and insurance | Mastercard Technologies, LLC | 4 | $122,189 |
| Healthcare | NATIONAL MENTOR LLC | 4 | $132,625 |
| Education | Southeast Missouri State University | 2 | $69,705 |
| Retail and wholesale | Hussmann Corporation | 2 | $131,168 |
| Energy and utilities | Ameren Services Company | 1 | $152,700 |
| Transportation and logistics | Kansas City Southern RailwayCompany | 1 | $99,882 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Missouri 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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Metro-level salary data for database architects in major Missouri metropolitan areas.
- Kansas City$127,590
- St. Louis$122,310
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Architects in Missouri?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Missouri is $110,570.
- How does Missouri compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Missouri median is -18.9% versus the BLS national figure of $136,332.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Missouri?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,420 and the 90th-percentile at $166,610, 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.