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Database Administrators Salary in Washington
Database Administrators in Washington earn a median $118,140 a year, 13% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $118,140 a year
- U.S. median
- $104,620 a year
- Employment
- 1,730
- Location quotient
- 1.08
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $118,140 · $56.80 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $122,310 · $58.80 an hour (estimate error ±1.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $72,170 · $34.70 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $97,330 · $46.79 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $145,800 · $70.10 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $170,710 · $82.07 an hour
- Employment
- 1,730 (estimate error ±7.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.49
- Location quotient
- 1.08 (1.00 = national share)
Database Administrators pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,180 | 1,010 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $115,330 | 390 |
| Bellingham, WA | $111,990 | 30 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $103,110 | 730 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $99,140 | 70 |
H-1B filings for database administrators in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
158 certified filings with a median offered wage of $100,880.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do database administrators make in Washington?
- The median wage for database administrators in Washington is $118,140 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,730 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do database administrators earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $133,180 a year.