Database Architects pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for database architects is $72.12 an hour ($150,010 a year). About 790 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($139,500). District of Columbia ranks 7th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.53 | $82,220 |
| 25% of workers | $49.03 | $101,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.12 | $150,010 |
| 75% of workers | $85.33 | $177,480 |
| 90% of workers | $108.23 | $225,110 |
Database Architects pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $162,870 | 4,740 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Computer User Support Specialists | $80,950 |
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