Careers · Database Architects · Illinois
Database Architects in Illinois
Database architects design and build large databases and data warehouse systems for organizations. They create data models, set technical standards, and ensure systems operate securely and efficiently In Illinois the median pay is $142,500 a year, 2% above the national median of $139,500.
$142,500median pay in Illinois, per year
$122,340–$167,870middle half earn
1,590employed in Illinois
$139,500U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingProgramming
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyDesignMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Database Architects.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Database Architects pay in other states
California · $170,160Massachusetts · $161,650Virginia · $160,360Arizona · $156,100Colorado · $154,560Texas · $151,370District of Columbia · $150,010Delaware · $147,800Connecticut · $144,460New York · $141,350
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O*NET-SOC 15-1243.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.