Database Administrator Salary in Virginia
Manages databases to ensure data is stored, organized, and accessible efficiently and securely.
State Average
$99,206
across 12 metros
vs National Avg
+3.8%
national: $95,580
Metros Covered
12
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$120,557
Winchester
All metro areas in Virginia
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12 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA-WVVA | $72K | $96K | $120K | $144K | $121K |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $68K | $93K | $118K | $144K | $119K |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $68K | $92K | $116K | $140K | $116K |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $62K | $88K | $114K | $139K | $114K |
| Charlottesville, VAVA | $59K | $79K | $99K | $120K | $100K |
| Richmond, VAVA | $57K | $77K | $98K | $119K | $98K |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VAVA | $58K | $75K | $93K | $110K | $93K |
| Harrisonburg, VAVA | $53K | $72K | $91K | $110K | $92K |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VAVA | $53K | $72K | $91K | $110K | $92K |
| Lynchburg, VAVA | $51K | $70K | $90K | $109K | $90K |
| Roanoke, VAVA | $49K | $67K | $85K | $103K | $85K |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $50K | $61K | $72K | $83K | $72K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.