2024 wage data not published for database architects in Virginia
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 7,140 workers in this role in Virginia in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Virginia database architects fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Database Architects in Virginia: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 145 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $136,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 24 | $105,206 |
| Level II — qualified | 64 | $129,251 |
| Level III — experienced | 26 | $158,073 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 13 | $185,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Virginia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Federal Credit Union | Senior Data Engineer | 25 | $179,218 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 10 | $132,500 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Consultant | 5 | $138,877 |
| NIMBUSAITECH LLC | Data Engineer | 5 | $110,000 |
| Slalom, Inc. | Technology Consultant, Principal Data Engineer | 4 | $175,390 |
| Conversant Solutions Inc | Data Engineer | 3 | $114,941 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Manager JC50 - Database Architects | 3 | $126,256 |
| SPRUCE INFOTECH INC. | PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT | 3 | $125,000 |
| LORVENK TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Sr Cloud Data Engineer | 3 | $136,000 |
| Altria Client Services LLC | Mgr Data Architecture | 2 | $152,050 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- ASSOCIATE DATA ARCHITECT I at UST Global Inc$116,979RICHMONDDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490554
- Business Intelligence Specialist Data at METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY$163,313SterlingDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-473300
- Data Architect at Cloud Nine Technologies Inc.$210,579HerndonDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465511
- Mgr Data Architecture at Altria Client Services LLC$160,400RichmondDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457162
- Sr. Data Engineer at Navy Federal Credit Union$179,500ViennaDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-447802
- Database Engineer III at Amazon Web Services, Inc.$183,248HerndonDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-425675
- Data Engineer at Summit Human Capital$114,941Glen AllenDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-392609
- Database Architect at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC$118,500DanvilleDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-385041
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Database Architects pay by experience level in Virginia
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Database Architects specialties in Virginia
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 94 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $139,664.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Navy Federal Credit Union | 66 | $139,664 |
| Senior Consultant | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 9 | $129,251 |
| Data Architect | UST Global Inc | 8 | $147,500 |
| Database Architect | CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | 5 | $120,000 |
| Data Warehouse Specialist | Avis Global IT Solutions, Inc | 3 | $93,000 |
| Technology Consultant, Principal Data Engineer | Slalom, Inc. | 3 | $191,884 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Virginia, by industry
Median offered wage across 143 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $118,500.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | NIMBUSAITECH LLC | 77 | $118,500 |
| Finance and insurance | Navy Federal Credit Union | 30 | $174,500 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 17 | $153,275 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 13 | $132,900 |
| Education | Virginia Commonwealth University | 3 | $130,145 |
| Transportation and logistics | METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY | 2 | $160,979 |
| Healthcare | Sentara Health | 1 | $205,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Virginia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop and document database architectures.
- 02
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
- 03
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
- 04
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
- 05
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
- 06
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
- 07
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
- 08
Create and enforce database development standards.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for database architects in major Virginia metropolitan areas.
- Richmond$128,070
- Virginia Beach$127,480
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Database Architects a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Database Architects?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.