Database Architects Salary in Oregon

Database architects in Oregon earn the most in Portland (average $146,840 a year) and the least in Eugene ($125,680), across the 3 Oregon metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $140,710 and the median at $138,250 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Oregon

Portland$146,840
Salem$132,780
Eugene$125,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$146,840	$143,410	$120,420	$99,122	105
Salem	$132,780	$126,670	$109,970	$91,407	104
Eugene	$125,680	$120,210	$101,160	$87,324	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax 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 Oregon

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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