Database Architects pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $216,370 or more. The middle half of database architects in Washington earn between $128,050 and $196,630.
- $107K10th
- $128K25th
- $163KMedian
- $197K75th
- $216K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $159,980 | $13,332 | $76.91 |
| Median | $162,870 | $13,572 | $78.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $128,050 | $10,671 | $61.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $196,630 | $16,386 | $94.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Architects pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Database architects in Washington earn 7% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($149,300) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($144,440). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $139,500.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $159,980 | $162,870 | $107,070 | $216,370 | 4,740 |
| Washington, D.C. | $149,300 | $150,010 | $82,220 | $225,110 | 790 |
| United States | $144,440 | $139,500 | $86,240 | $204,000 | 67,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Database Architects salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $159,980, a single filer in Washington takes home about $109,983 a year, or $9,165 a month and $4,230 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $114,174 | $9,515 |
| Working in MD | $112,988 | $9,416 |
| Working in VA | $112,228 | $9,352 |
| Working in DC | $109,983 | $9,165 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for database architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $159,980 buys what about $146,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Architects salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$137,400
- Charlottesville, VA$127,500
- Richmond, VA$138,240
- Harrisburg, PA$148,420
- Lancaster, PA$150,550
- Reading, PA$139,520
Highest-paying cities for database architects
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($198,740).
- San Francisco, CA$198,740
- San Jose, CA$191,170
- Bridgeport, CT$162,560
- Boston, MA$160,910
- Washington, DC$159,980
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Database Architects salary in Washington: questions
How much do database architects make an hour in Washington?
$76.92 an hour on average, and $78.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database architects salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $128,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database architects take-home pay in Washington?
About $109,983 a year ($9,165 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $159,980.
Do database architects earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($144,440).
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 15-1243; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.50, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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