Database Architects pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for database architects is $77.09 an hour ($160,360 a year). About 5,260 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($139,500). Virginia ranks 3rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.58 | $105,210 |
| 25% of workers | $60.36 | $125,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.09 | $160,360 |
| 75% of workers | $84.91 | $176,610 |
| 90% of workers | $101.04 | $210,160 |
Database Architects pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $135,130 | 490 |
| Richmond | $133,770 | 440 |
| Charlottesville | $122,780 | 80 |
| Roanoke | $120,460 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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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|---|---|
| Software Developers | $136,460 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $120,840 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $65,040 |
| Information Security Analysts | $134,900 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,030 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $109,610 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $121,590 |
| Computer Network Architects | $141,340 |
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