Database Administrators and Architects
SOC 15-1245 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Database Administrators and Architects is $98,860, based on BLS OEWS 2020 data. The mean annual wage is $101,090, and an estimated 133,630 workers are employed in this occupation nationally.
Highest-Paying Areas (2020)
Where Database Administrators and Architects earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $98,860. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $140,760 | +42.4% | 2,520 |
| Trenton, NJ | $128,500 | +30% | 450 |
| New Jersey | $125,760 | +27.2% | 3,940 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,230 | +24.7% | 2,600 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | $122,120 | +23.5% | 410 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $118,320 | +19.7% | 9,460 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $116,510 | +17.9% | 40 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $115,890 | +17.2% | 7,000 |
| Washington | $115,850 | +17.2% | 3,320 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $115,250 | +16.6% | 650 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2020)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$54,070
25th Pct
$71,900
Median
$98,860
75th Pct
$126,890
90th Pct
$155,660
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