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How much does a database architect make in Richmond?

$133,800a year

Median yearly pay for database architects in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $64.31 an hour or $11,150 a month.

Hourly
$64.31
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
60 of 132
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,700Median: $133,800Highest 10%: $172,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$100,700$48.40
25th$120,500$57.91
Median$133,800$64.31
75th$164,900$79.29
90th$172,300$82.84

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for database architects.

Washington, DC$162,900
Virginia Beach, VA$135,100
Charlottesville, VA$122,800
Database Architect salary in Virginia Database Architect salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer and Information Research Scientist$162,900
Software Developer$132,100
Actuary$131,900
Computer Network Architect$129,200
Information Security Analyst$126,200
Data Scientist$122,500
Web Developer$117,100
Computer Programmer$112,700
Computer Occupation$111,100
Operations Research Analyst$109,700
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a database architect make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $64.31 ($133,800 a year).

Do database architects make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $133,800 against $139,500 nationally, 4% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $160,400, so Richmond pays 17% less.

Where does Richmond rank for database architect pay?

60 of 132 metro areas with data.

How much does a database architect make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $100,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,300 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.