Database Architects Salary in Alabama

Database architects in Alabama earn the most in Birmingham (average $125,380 a year) and the least in Huntsville ($122,580), across the 2 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $118,790 and the median at $105,450 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Alabama

Birmingham$125,380
Huntsville$122,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Birmingham	$125,380	$129,030	$100,260	$91,875	92
Huntsville	$122,580	$101,860	$99,470	$90,068	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Architects salary in other states

Database Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1243.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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