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Database Architects Salary in Washington
Database Architects in Washington earn a median $128,760 a year, 8% below the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $128,760 a year
- U.S. median
- $139,500 a year
- Employment
- 2,990
- Location quotient
- 1.95
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $128,760 · $61.90 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $135,800 · $65.29 an hour (estimate error ±5.0%)
- 10th percentile
- $101,970 · $49.02 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $101,970 · $49.02 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $160,910 · $77.36 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $195,590 · $94.03 an hour
- Employment
- 2,990 (estimate error ±14.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.84
- Location quotient
- 1.95 (1.00 = national share)
Database Architects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $143,410 | 560 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $142,490 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $133,500 | 210 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,430 | 2,500 |
H-1B filings for database architects in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
220 certified filings with a median offered wage of $165,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do database architects make in Washington?
- The median wage for database architects in Washington is $128,760 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,990 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do database architects earn the most?
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $143,410 a year.