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Database Architects Salary in Iowa
Database Architects in Iowa earn a median $124,040 a year, 11% below the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $124,040 a year
- U.S. median
- $139,500 a year
- Employment
- 240
- Location quotient
- 0.36
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $124,040 · $59.64 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $122,810 · $59.04 an hour (estimate error ±2.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $78,660 · $37.82 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $98,210 · $47.21 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $143,440 · $68.96 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $159,790 · $76.82 an hour
- Employment
- 240 (estimate error ±7.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.15
- Location quotient
- 0.36 (1.00 = national share)
Database Architects pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $136,620 | 490 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $120,030 | 140 |
H-1B filings for database architects in Iowa
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
17 certified filings with a median offered wage of $140,234.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do database architects make in Iowa?
- The median wage for database architects in Iowa is $124,040 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 240 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do database architects earn the most?
- Omaha, NE-IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $136,620 a year.