Database Architect Salary in Iowa
Designs and builds complex database systems and data architecture for organizations.
State Average
$127,195
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-2.1%
national: $129,981
Metros Covered
13
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$134,326
Northwest Iowa
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $101K | $118K | $134K | $151K | $134K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $94K | $113K | $133K | $152K | $133K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $94K | $112K | $130K | $148K | $130K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $86K | $106K | $127K | $148K | $127K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $89K | $108K | $127K | $146K | $127K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $87K | $107K | $127K | $146K | $127K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $86K | $106K | $126K | $145K | $126K |
| Ames, IAIA | $91K | $109K | $126K | $143K | $126K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $85K | $105K | $125K | $145K | $125K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $92K | $108K | $125K | $141K | $125K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $90K | $107K | $125K | $142K | $125K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $91K | $108K | $124K | $140K | $124K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $96K | $110K | $123K | $137K | $124K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.