Database Architects Salary in Washington

Database architects in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $147,700 a year) and the least in Seattle ($133,670), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database architects average at $135,800 and the median at $128,760 for 2,990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,440.

Database Architects average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$147,700
Olympia$138,550
Seattle$133,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$147,700	$142,490	$130,380	$112,219	100
Olympia	$138,550	$133,500	$130,260	$105,965	104
Seattle	$133,670	$105,430	$101,970	$102,629	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Architects salary in other states

Database Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1243.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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