Database Architects Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $155,880 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $74.94
10th percentile $98,880
90th percentile $213,000
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,880
    25th
    $124,060
    50th (median)
    $155,880
    75th
    $175,340
    90th
    $213,000

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $149,910
    Hawaii $149,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$169,340
    Computer Systems Analysts$132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists$73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other$134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$132,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Seattle, WA is $74.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.75 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Seattle, WA is 14.6% above 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $98,880 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,060.