Database Administrator salary in Olympia, WA
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Lacey, Tumwater.
Also listed as: DBA
Median salary$105,000
Middle 50%$93.9k–$110k
vs. national median−6%comparison median $111,472
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,332 |
| 25th | $93,863 |
| 50th (median) | $105,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $120,000 |
Cost of living
Olympia's median Database Administrator salary of $105,000 is worth about $101,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Olympia = 103.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Olympia, WA area earned a median of $115,330 in May 2025 (390 employed). The H-1B median here is $105,000, 9% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Department of Social and Health Services | too few | 3 |
| State of Washington Department of Ecology | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.