Salary distribution
Where New York database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,080 and $170,370, with a median of $128,270.
Database Architects in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 254 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $150,000. 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 | 16 | $106,580 |
| Level II — qualified | 90 | $126,940 |
| Level III — experienced | 47 | $155,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 49 | $185,929 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Engineer | 12 | $209,720 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Manager | 9 | $167,835 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | Vice President | 8 | $188,825 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 8 | $145,300 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Database Architect | 6 | $123,242 |
| Slalom, Inc. | Senior Consultant | 6 | $160,000 |
| New York Life Insurance Company | Senior Associate | 6 | $131,972 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Architect | 6 | $146,233 |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Data Analyst 3 | 6 | $151,477 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | Technology Specialist II | 6 | $165,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Sr Engineer, Data at T-Mobile USA, Inc.$173,000New YorkDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25353-496106
- Database Architect at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC$118,500New YorkDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493949
- Solutions Architect at Flywheel Software, LLC$118,102New YorkDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491020
- Data Engineer at Meta Platforms, Inc$167,835New YorkDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485389
- DB2 Database Architect at United IT Solutions, Inc$94,000AlbanyDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482445
- DATA ARCHITECT at MAHAUGHA LLC$118,102NEW YORKDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-480018
- DATA ARCHITECT at NOVAMEGHA LLC$118,105NEW YORKDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-480262
- Data Engineer at Meta Platforms, Inc$171,000New YorkDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474302
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 New York
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 New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 147 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $155,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Meta Platforms, Inc | 71 | $155,000 |
| Data Architect | Roots Automation, Inc | 13 | $124,800 |
| Vice President | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 11 | $185,650 |
| Database Architect | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 9 | $126,360 |
| Data Analyst | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 8 | $138,757 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 7 | $175,947 |
| Senior Consultant | Slalom, Inc. | 7 | $144,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Equinox Media LLC | 6 | $165,474 |
| Database Engineer | AMERICAN TECH VISION SOLUTIONS, LLC | 4 | $130,530 |
| Sr Data Scientist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 4 | $152,429 |
| Technology Specialist | Mount Sinai Hospital | 4 | $175,000 |
| Sr Engineer, Data | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 3 | $144,040 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 253 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $143,385.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Meta Platforms, Inc | 104 | $143,385 |
| Finance and insurance | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 55 | $175,947 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 44 | $151,154 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 16 | $145,300 |
| Healthcare | Mount Sinai Hospital | 13 | $139,650 |
| Government and public sector | New York Power Authority | 5 | $135,000 |
| Manufacturing | The Farmer's Dog, Inc. | 5 | $160,000 |
| Education | NYU Grossman School of Medicine | 4 | $132,774 |
| Real estate | We Work Management LLC | 2 | $142,000 |
| Media and entertainment | Py Research LLC | 2 | $123,500 |
| Transportation and logistics | Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. | 2 | $148,119 |
| Energy and utilities | NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE COMPANY, INC. | 1 | $150,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York 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 New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in New York is $128,270.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The New York median is +6.5% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $78,910 and the 90th-percentile at $205,830, 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.