Database Architects Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $125,360 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.27
10th percentile $88,720
90th percentile $192,340
Employed locally 70
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,720
    25th
    $92,680
    50th (median)
    $125,360
    75th
    $156,410
    90th
    $192,340

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 138% Median Database Architects salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    Boulder, CO $174,880
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $170,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Tulsa, OK $167,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210

    Nearby metros — Database Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Nevada $130,360
    Pennsylvania $129,040
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $128,510

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,910
    Computer Systems Analysts$106,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,000
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,620
    Information Security Analysts$120,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$108,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Charlottesville, VA is $60.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.75 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.8% below the national median of $135,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Architects in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $88,720 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,680.