Database Architects Salary in District of Columbia
Database Architects in District of Columbia earn a median of $150,010 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $150,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($139,500)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,220; the top 10% earn over $225,110. Nationally the range is $86,240 to $204,000.
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Database Architects pay in District of Columbia
How much do database architects make in District of Columbia?
The median is $150,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,220 and the top 10% earn over $225,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for database architects?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 46 (+8% vs. the national median of $139,500). Living costs are not included.