Salary distribution
Where Pennsylvania database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $103,740 and $156,220, with a median of $129,040.
Database Architects in Pennsylvania: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 217 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $128,482. 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 | 28 | $89,294 |
| Level II — qualified | 71 | $104,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 38 | $131,570 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 51 | $160,826 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Pennsylvania. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Consultant | 23 | $124,659 |
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | Platform Engineer, Specialist | 15 | $172,206 |
| Independence Blue Cross, LLC | Senior Data Warehouse Analyst | 8 | $129,000 |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | Database Architect | 5 | $102,523 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | Data Engineer | 5 | $96,304 |
| IBM Corporation | Senior Managing SAP Data Lead | 5 | $209,243 |
| JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC | AWS DATA ENGINEER | 5 | $101,400 |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | Manager BI & Data Engineering | 4 | $148,835 |
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | Data Analyst 3 | 4 | $133,909 |
| Data Warehouse Consultants, LLC | Senior Consultant | 3 | $111,540 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Oracle OBIA Specialist at City of Philadelphia$134,676PhiladelphiaDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477844
- Senior Manager JC45 - Database Architects at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP$154,606MechanicsburgDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25344-470421
- Program Manager, Data Analytics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.$139,318Honey BrookDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-469655
- Database Architect at CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.$102,523PittsburghDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25342-463715
- Data Engineer at Lead Intelligence Inc.$155,350Chester SpringsDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457854
- Data Analyst 3 at Capgemini America Inc$142,106King of PrussiaDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25330-439384
- DB ARCHITECT 3 at VIRTUSA CORPORATION$180,000CHESTER SPRINGSDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433335
- IT Lead - SAP Transportation Management at Axalta Coating Systems, LLC$165,000Glen MillsDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433546
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 111 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $110,250.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Lead Intelligence Inc. | 39 | $110,250 |
| Senior Consultant | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 15 | $104,125 |
| Database Architect | CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | 8 | $115,512 |
| Data Analyst | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 8 | $131,850 |
| Data Architect | University of Kansas Health System | 7 | $139,318 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 6 | $143,000 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 6 | $129,504 |
| Director, Engineering Chapter Lead | Lincoln National Corporation | 6 | $152,818 |
| Senior Data Warehouse Analyst | Independence Blue Cross, LLC | 5 | $118,000 |
| Engineer 5, Software Development & Engineering | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 4 | $114,194 |
| Senior Architect | IQVIA Inc. | 4 | $161,937 |
| AWS DATA ENGINEER | JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC | 3 | $91,520 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Pennsylvania, by industry
Median offered wage across 214 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $111,540.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | 86 | $111,540 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 49 | $124,659 |
| Finance and insurance | The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 42 | $152,818 |
| Manufacturing | PPG Industries, Inc. | 9 | $143,770 |
| Healthcare | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 9 | $101,962 |
| Retail and wholesale | Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. | 6 | $137,000 |
| Real estate | Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | 5 | $133,426 |
| Energy and utilities | Core Natural Resources f/k/a CONSOL Mining Company LLC | 3 | $127,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Federal Express Corporation | 2 | $129,580 |
| Government and public sector | City of Philadelphia | 1 | $134,676 |
| Education | Lehigh University | 1 | $83,616 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Board of Internal Medicine | 1 | $145,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Pennsylvania is $129,040.
- How does Pennsylvania compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Pennsylvania median is +7.1% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Pennsylvania?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,260 and the 90th-percentile at $177,980, 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.