Database Administrators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,260 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.91
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $125,600
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $71,720
    50th (median)
    $89,260
    75th
    $120,590
    90th
    $125,600

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$64,930
    Software Developers$127,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,470
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,360
    Computer Occupations, All Other$97,920
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$129,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Western Washington is $42.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.39 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Western Washington is 14.7% below 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,720.