Database Architects Salary in District of Columbia

Database Architectss in District of Columbia have a median annual salary of $150,010, which works out to about $72.12 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $101,990 to $177,480, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Database Architects pay in District of Columbia at a glance

Median annual salary

$150,010

Median hourly wage

$72.12/hr

Average annual salary

$149,300

Average hourly wage

$71.78/hr

25th percentile

$101,990

75th percentile

$177,480

10th percentile

$82,220

90th percentile

$225,110

People employed

790

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid database architects roles in District of Columbia.

10th percentile
$82,220
25th percentile
$101,990
Median percentile
$150,010
75th percentile
$177,480
90th percentile
$225,110

District of Columbia vs U.S. salary

The median salary for database architects roles in District of Columbia is about 7.5% above the U.S. median of $139,500 for the same occupation.

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How much does a database architects make in District of Columbia?

Half of database architects roles in District of Columbia report earning more than $150,010 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $149,300 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $101,990 and a quarter are above $177,480, so most database architects pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect database architects pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.