Database Administrators Salary in Washington
Database Administrators in Washington earn a median of $118,140 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,170; the top 10% earn over $170,710. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near Washington
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Database Administrators pay in Washington
How much do database administrators make in Washington?
The median is $118,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,170 and the top 10% earn over $170,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.