Database Administrators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $111,900 +7% vs national
Median hourly $53.80
10th percentile $83,740
90th percentile $123,460
Employed locally 360
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,740
    25th
    $103,970
    50th (median)
    $111,900
    75th
    $117,150
    90th
    $123,460

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 119% Median Database Administrators salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    New Jersey $128,970
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810

    Nearby metros — Database Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $124,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $120,330
    Washington $114,700

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,460
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,250
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,020
    Operations Research Analysts $82,050
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $104,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Olympia, WA is $53.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.14 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Olympia, WA is 7% above the national median of $104,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Administrators in Olympia?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $83,740 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,970.