Database Architects in Washington. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Washington database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $101,970 and $160,910, with a median of $128,760.
Database Architects in Washington: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 343 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $154,877. 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 | 51 | $130,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 144 | $137,600 |
| Level III — experienced | 55 | $182,380 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 72 | $206,794 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Washington. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 93 | $135,000 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Data Engineer | 53 | $203,302 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | DATA ENGINEER II | 12 | $149,450 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | Software Engineering LMTS | 11 | $236,400 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Manager | 10 | $178,069 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Data Engineer II | 9 | $132,454 |
| People Tech Group, Inc | IT Consultant (Data Engineer) | 7 | $131,664 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | Data and Analytics Architect L1 | 7 | $132,454 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Sr Engineer, Data | 6 | $163,100 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | Database Engineer II | 4 | $147,777 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Site Reliability Engineering at Microsoft Corporation$164,000RedmondWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-727777
- Data Engineer III at Amazon.com Services LLC$173,700BellevueDecided —I-200-26084-728022
- Data Engineer at Meta Platforms, Inc$213,261SeattleWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724186
- Principal Data Engineer at WarnerMedia Services, LLC$227,572BellevueWage Level IVDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-716303
- Service Engineering at Microsoft Corporation$178,730RedmondWage Level IIIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-714552
- Software Engineering SMTS at Salesforce, Inc.$215,000BellevueWage Level IIIDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-713008
- Data Engineer II at CLOUDELY, INC.$132,000SeattleWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26077-710886
- Sr. Manager at CyberSource Corporation$178,069BellevueWage Level IVDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708780
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.
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Database Architects pay by experience level in Washington
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 Washington
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 274 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $154,600.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 207 | $154,600 |
| Database Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 13 | $163,100 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 8 | $178,069 |
| Data and Analytics Architect L1 | WIPRO LIMITED | 7 | $132,454 |
| IT Consultant (Data Engineer) | People Tech Group, Inc | 7 | $131,664 |
| Sr Engineer, Data | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 7 | $161,000 |
| Senior Consultant, Data Engineering | Avanade Inc. | 6 | $145,150 |
| Software Engineer | DoorDash, Inc. | 5 | $178,069 |
| Data Scientist | Meta Platforms, Inc | 4 | $176,892 |
| Data Architect | Celebal Technologies Americas, Inc. | 4 | $196,529 |
| Software Engineering LMTS | Salesforce, Inc. | 3 | $225,000 |
| Manager JC50 - Database Architects | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 3 | $158,746 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Washington, by industry
Median offered wage across 343 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $169,233.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Meta Platforms, Inc | 163 | $169,233 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 119 | $139,500 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 35 | $155,531 |
| Finance and insurance | Social Finance, LLC | 13 | $170,545 |
| Manufacturing | HP Inc. | 8 | $157,225 |
| Media and entertainment | Turner Services, Inc. | 4 | $165,646 |
| Transportation and logistics | Williams WPC-I, LLC | 1 | $178,100 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Washington over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Architects in Washington?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Washington is $128,760.
- How does Washington compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Washington median is -5.6% versus the BLS national figure of $136,332.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Washington?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $101,970 and the 90th-percentile at $195,590, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- 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.