Salary distribution
Where Texas database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $106,880 and $162,060, with a median of $133,800.
Database Architects in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 979 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $135,907. 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 | 92 | $102,450 |
| Level II — qualified | 348 | $123,968 |
| Level III — experienced | 170 | $147,243 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 158 | $169,594 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Consultant | 51 | $135,000 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Data Engineer | 25 | $126,500 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 22 | $138,918 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Manager JC50 - Database Architects | 19 | $143,458 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | Data and Analytics Architect L1 | 17 | $122,949 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Architect | 16 | $140,421 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Engineer | 15 | $194,000 |
| General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | Data Engineer II | 11 | $155,000 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | Sr. Data Engineer | 11 | $136,620 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Data Engineer II | 8 | $132,100 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP$157,414DallasDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502095
- Database Engineer II at Amazon Web Services, Inc.$124,700DallasDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500943
- Data Engineer at Ventois, Inc$114,379CoppellDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500719
- Data Engineer 2 at Comcast Cable Communications, LLC$92,872Oak PointDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502997
- Sr Data Engineer at Dr Pepper Seven Up, Inc.$135,907FriscoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496856
- Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLP$206,800ProsperDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498913
- Senior Data Engineer at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$135,907RichardsonDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493581
- Sr. Engineer, Data at Safeway Inc.$146,858PlanoDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492262
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 Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 524 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $130,873.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 308 | $130,873 |
| Data Architect | General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | 46 | $143,435 |
| Senior Consultant | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 28 | $131,369 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 27 | $165,373 |
| Database Architect | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 27 | $124,000 |
| Database Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 15 | $141,750 |
| Manager JC50 - Database Architects | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 14 | $143,458 |
| Data Analyst | CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | 13 | $122,949 |
| Software Engineer II (Data Governance & Data Quality) | Numentica LLC | 12 | $127,001 |
| Architect | Tenet Employment Inc. | 12 | $151,054 |
| DB ARCHITECT | VIRTUSA CORPORATION | 11 | $132,640 |
| Data Warehouse Specialist | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 11 | $122,949 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 972 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $125,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 520 | $125,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 156 | $139,984 |
| Finance and insurance | General Motors Financial Company, Inc. | 128 | $150,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 59 | $140,700 |
| Manufacturing | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 55 | $155,000 |
| Healthcare | Tenet Employment Inc. | 17 | $129,000 |
| Energy and utilities | EOG Resources, Inc. | 17 | $136,620 |
| Transportation and logistics | Southwest Airlines Co. | 8 | $150,436 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Austin | 7 | $134,640 |
| Real estate | Rent-a-Center Texas, LP | 4 | $144,352 |
| Government and public sector | NRG Entergy, Inc. | 1 | $155,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas 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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Metro-level salary data for database architects in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$139,010
- Dallas$135,730
- San Antonio$132,620
- Houston$128,650
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Architects in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Texas is $133,800.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Texas median is +11.1% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $78,500 and the 90th-percentile at $180,800, 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.