How much does a database administrator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for database administrators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $52.28 an hour or $9,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.28
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 3,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 25th | $92,350 | $44.40 | |
| Median | $108,800 | $52.28 | |
| 75th | $141,800 | $68.19 | |
| 90th | $171,200 | $82.29 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for database administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $52.28 ($108,800 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $108,800 against $104,600 nationally, 4% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $118,500, so Washington pays 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for database administrator pay?
44 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does a database administrator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.