Database Architects pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for database architects is $50.69 an hour ($105,430 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($139,500). It is 18% lower than the Washington median ($128,760).
Pay range for database architects in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.02 | $101,970 |
| 25% of workers | $49.02 | $101,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.69 | $105,430 |
| 75% of workers | $77.36 | $160,910 |
| 90% of workers | $95.75 | $199,170 |
Database Architects pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $142,490 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $133,500 | 210 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $105,430 | 2,500 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 | $78,330 |
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