Database Administrator Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Database Administrators in the United States.
Median Salary
$104,620
Mean Salary
$106,520
Employment
142,800
Category
Computer and Mathematical
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $56,820 | $4,735 | $27 |
| 25th | $77,390 | $6,449 | $37 |
| 50th (Median) | $104,620 | $8,718 | $50 |
| 75th | $131,700 | $10,975 | $63 |
| 90th (Senior) | $160,890 | $13,408 | $77 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $120,313 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,636 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $117,174 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $108,805 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $102,528 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $109,851 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $123,452 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $119,267 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $110,897 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $121,359 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $106,712 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $107,759 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $105,666 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $109,851 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $103,574 | -1% |
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About Database Administrator Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Database Administrators in the United States is $104,620, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Database Administrators earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Database Administrators earn around $56,820, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $160,890 or more. There are approximately 142,800 Database Administrators employed across the country in the Computer and Mathematical sector.