Database Administrator Salary in Virginia
Based on 5K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$160,360
$77.096/hr
vs National Average
$132,518
+21.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$105K – $210K
5K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,210 |
| 25th percentile | $125,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $160,360 |
| 75th percentile | $176,610 |
| 90th percentile | $210,160 |
Top H-1B Employers for Database Administrator in Virginia
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Virginia — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 16 | $125,810 |
| 2 | Accenture LLP | 3 | $153,100 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,300 |
| 2025 | $160,360 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,300 | $125,122 |
| 2025 | $160,360 | $132,518 |