Database Administrators Salary in Washington

Database administrators in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $131,460 a year) and the least in Bellingham ($102,540), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $122,310 and the median at $118,140 for 1,730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$131,460
Olympia$112,180
Spokane$105,350
Bellingham$102,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$131,460	$133,180	$99,040	$101,119	111
Olympia	$112,180	$115,330	$109,780	$87,749	104
Spokane	$105,350	$99,140	$84,380	$82,944	100
Bellingham	$102,540	$111,990	$82,480	$80,967	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1242.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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