Database Architects Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $128,070 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.57
10th percentile $89,560
90th percentile $172,550
Employed locally 500
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,560
    25th
    $109,720
    50th (median)
    $128,070
    75th
    $161,690
    90th
    $172,550

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 152% Median Database Architects salary is 52% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,200
    Information Security Analysts$122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other$105,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Richmond, VA is $61.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.84 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Richmond, VA is 5.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $89,560 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,720.