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Database Architects average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$198,740
- San Jose$191,170
- Santa Maria$159,170
- Sacramento$157,960
- Los Angeles$157,410
- San Diego$157,310
- Oxnard$155,880
- Stockton$140,050
- Riverside$133,850
- Fresno$128,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $198,740 | $175,860 | $163,160 | $133,597 | 116 |
| San Jose | $191,170 | $197,960 | $141,000 | $128,657 | 110 |
| Santa Maria | $159,170 | $159,240 | $126,170 | $109,348 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $157,960 | $169,310 | $128,510 | $108,633 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $157,410 | $155,740 | $119,140 | $108,309 | 114 |
| San Diego | $157,310 | $156,800 | $125,610 | $108,250 | 112 |
| Oxnard | $155,880 | $168,390 | $135,920 | $107,405 | 111 |
| Stockton | $140,050 | $132,810 | $108,430 | $98,058 | 105 |
| Riverside | $133,850 | $132,150 | $98,550 | $94,396 | 106 |
| Fresno | $128,540 | $130,290 | $101,830 | $91,261 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Database Architects salary in other states
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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