DOL Median (California)
$141,328
vs National
+2%
National: $138,588BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$102,042
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$141,328
+2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$138,588
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Database Architects in California earns $141,328 in nominal terms, which is 2% above the national average of $138,588. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $102,042 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $209,176 | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $149,478 | 2 |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc. | $142,541 | 2 |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC | $120,000 | 3 |
| Stanford Health Care | $114,712 | 2 |
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Irving, TX · $255,310Fremont, CA · $209,176AURORA, IL · $195,000DEVON, PA · $174,626Troy, MI · $160,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Database Architects make in California?
The median Database Architects salary in California is $141,328 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Database Architects?
A Database Architects in California earns 2% more than the national median of $138,588, or $102,042 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.