Database Architects Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $188,120 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $90.44
10th percentile $124,840
90th percentile $226,380
Employed locally 6,710
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,840
    25th
    $141,300
    50th (median)
    $188,120
    75th
    $226,380
    90th
    $226,380

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 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
    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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $163,730

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $150,880
    Computer Occupations, All Other $144,040
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,170
    Computer User Support Specialists $75,250
    Information Security Analysts $138,410
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $124,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $90.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.03 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 38.3% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $124,840 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,300.