Database Architects Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $129,610 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.31
10th percentile $120,370
90th percentile $159,920
Employed locally 200
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $120,370
    25th
    $126,470
    50th (median)
    $129,610
    75th
    $136,080
    90th
    $159,920

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $163,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $155,880
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $149,910
    Hawaii $149,500

    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
    Database Administrators $111,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Olympia, WA is $62.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.17 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Olympia, WA is 4.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $120,370 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,470.