Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$60,230
- 25th Percentile — Junior$79,610
- 50th Percentile — Median$104,620
- 75th Percentile — Senior$135,460
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$163,320
The top 10% of Database Administrators earn $163,320 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $60,230, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,790 | +15.2% |
| Maryland | $126,510 | +14.9% |
| New Jersey | $125,070 | +13.6% |
| Washington | $122,310 | +11.1% |
| California | $121,500 | +10.4% |
| Utah | $121,270 | +10.2% |
| District of Columbia | $115,790 | +5.2% |
| Colorado | $115,130 | +4.6% |
| New York | $114,100 | +3.6% |
| Texas | $113,270 | +2.9% |
| North Carolina | $113,260 | +2.9% |
| Connecticut | $113,250 | +2.9% |
| Delaware | $110,100 | +0.0% |
| Nevada | $109,940 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $109,570 | -0.5% |
| Georgia | $108,580 | -1.4% |
| Illinois | $108,300 | -1.6% |
| Florida | $107,750 | -2.1% |
| Kansas | $107,100 | -2.7% |
| Rhode Island | $105,860 | -3.8% |
| Arizona | $104,750 | -4.9% |
| Virginia | $104,560 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $104,210 | -5.3% |
| Wisconsin | $103,890 | -5.6% |
| Alaska | $103,520 | -6.0% |
| Iowa | $103,420 | -6.1% |
| Vermont | $103,180 | -6.3% |
| Nebraska | $103,060 | -6.4% |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $101,960 | -7.4% |
| Michigan | $101,420 | -7.9% |
| Oregon | $101,250 | -8.0% |
| New Mexico | $101,190 | -8.1% |
| Ohio | $100,770 | -8.5% |
| South Carolina | $98,670 | -10.4% |
| Louisiana | $98,120 | -10.9% |
| Indiana | $98,070 | -10.9% |
| Oklahoma | $96,840 | -12.0% |
| Alabama | $96,500 | -12.3% |
| New Hampshire | $96,270 | -12.6% |
| Hawaii | $95,710 | -13.1% |
| Kentucky | $92,080 | -16.4% |
| Arkansas | $90,420 | -17.9% |
| Idaho | $90,270 | -18.0% |
| Montana | $87,100 | -20.9% |
| Mississippi | $87,050 | -20.9% |
| North Dakota | $86,530 | -21.4% |
| South Dakota | $86,260 | -21.6% |
| Wyoming | $83,630 | -24.0% |
| Maine | $79,880 | -27.4% |
| West Virginia | $79,460 | -27.8% |
What Factors Affect Database Administrators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Database Administrators is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $126,790, while West Virginia pays $79,460 — a gap of $47,330 per year.
The middle half of Database Administrators earn between $79,610 and $135,460 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,230, while the top 10% earn more than $163,320.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Database Administrators?
The average salary for Database Administrators in the United States is $110,090 per year, with a median of $104,620.
What is the starting salary for Database Administrators?
Entry-level Database Administrators typically earn between $60,230 and $79,610 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Database Administrators the most?
Massachusetts pays Database Administrators the most at $126,790 per year on average, followed by Maryland ($126,510) and New Jersey ($125,070).
How much do Database Administrators make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $110,090, Database Administrators earn approximately $52.93 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Database Administrators a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 69,990 Database Administrators jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $110,090 and a median of $104,620 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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