Database Architects pay in Virginia
$154,550avg. a year
$74.30 an hour · 5,260 employed
Database Architects in Virginia earn an average of $154,550 a year. That is $10,110 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $144,440. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $159,980.
$160,360Median pay
$74.30Average hourly
+36%Avg. pay since 2021
#3Of 45 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for database architects by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
14,740 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$159,980
$76.92 an hour
2440 jobs
Richmond, VA
$138,240
$66.46 an hour
3490 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$136,070
$65.42 an hour
480 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$127,500
$61.30 an hour
540 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$122,810
$59.04 an hour
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Database Architects pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia database architects work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $144,440 | $69.44 |
| Virginia | $154,550 | $74.30 |
| District of Columbia | $149,300 | $71.78 |
| Maryland | $141,810 | $68.18 |
| North Carolina | $136,590 | $65.67 |
| Kentucky | $124,130 | $59.68 |
| Tennessee | $117,980 | $56.72 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Software Developers$146,340
- Computer User Support Specialists$70,650
- Computer Systems Analysts$123,030
- Computer Occupations, All Other$138,430
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$116,130
- Information Security Analysts$141,360
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do database architects make in Virginia?
The average is $154,550 a year, and the median is $160,360. That is $10,110 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $144,440.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$74.30 an hour on average; the median is $77.09.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($159,980), followed by Richmond, VA ($138,240). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($122,810).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #3 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-1243. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national database architects page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.