Database Architects in Pennsylvania. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
2025 wage data not published for database architects in Pennsylvania
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 2,840 workers in this role in Pennsylvania in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Pennsylvania database architects fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Database Architects in Pennsylvania: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 256 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $128,500. 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 | 30 | $89,294 |
| Level II — qualified | 92 | $109,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 51 | $135,200 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 68 | $163,683 |
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 Solution Specialist | 37 | $132,276 |
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | Cloud Security Engineer, Specialist | 18 | $171,528 |
| Independence Blue Cross, LLC | Program Technical Manager | 8 | $129,000 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | Engineer 4, Data Engineering | 7 | $130,045 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Data Engineer | 6 | $118,250 |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | Data Scientist | 5 | $102,523 |
| IBM Corporation | Senior Managing SAP Data Lead | 5 | $209,243 |
| JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC | AWS DATA ENGINEER | 5 | $101,400 |
| Lincoln National Corporation | Director, Engineering Chapter Lead | 4 | $152,818 |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | Big Data Solutions Architect | 4 | $148,835 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Engineer [00104343] at Oxford Economics USA, Inc.$117,811PhiladelphiaWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-716743
- Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP$174,420DowningtownWage Level IVDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-709729
- Manager - Data Engineering at Tredence Inc.$170,000CoraopolisWage Level IIIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-705095
- Machine Learning Engineering, Senior Specialist at The Vanguard Group, Inc.$212,134MalvernWage Level IVDecided Mar 19, 2026I-200-26071-698766
- Data Architect at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC$119,000OaksWage Level IIDecided Mar 19, 2026I-200-26071-700315
- Senior Solution Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP$112,507MechanicsburgWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-686542
- Analyst, Data Analytics at Lincoln National Corporation$117,811RadnorWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26067-687521
- Senior Solution Specialist at Deloitte Consulting LLP$155,500LancasterWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-686563
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 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 136 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $117,811.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 45 | $117,811 |
| Senior Consultant | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 15 | $104,125 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 13 | $155,000 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 12 | $123,904 |
| Database Architect | CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | 9 | $128,500 |
| Data Architect | Ava Software, Inc. | 8 | $129,659 |
| Data Analyst | Capgemini America Inc | 8 | $137,259 |
| Engineer 4, Data Engineering | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 6 | $131,064 |
| Director, Engineering Chapter Lead | Lincoln National Corporation | 6 | $152,818 |
| Senior Data Warehouse Analyst | Independence Blue Cross, LLC | 5 | $118,000 |
| Architect | IQVIA Inc. | 5 | $149,247 |
| Solution Architect | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 4 | $157,553 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Pennsylvania, by industry
Median offered wage across 253 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $118,500.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 99 | $118,500 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 68 | $130,379 |
| Finance and insurance | The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 46 | $152,818 |
| Healthcare | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 10 | $101,962 |
| Manufacturing | PPG Industries, Inc. | 9 | $143,770 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 6 | $137,000 |
| Real estate | Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | 5 | $133,426 |
| Transportation and logistics | Federal Express Corporation | 3 | $131,160 |
| Energy and utilities | CONSOL Energy Inc. | 3 | $127,000 |
| Education | Lehigh University | 2 | $83,833 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Board of Internal Medicine | 1 | $145,000 |
| Government and public sector | City of Philadelphia | 1 | $134,676 |
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 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 Pennsylvania metropolitan areas.
- Philadelphia$163,590
- Pittsburgh$152,800
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.