Database Administrators Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a database administrators in U.S. is $104,620/year ($50.3/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $161K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $105K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level database administrators (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $105K.Top earners bring in $161K or more - a $104K spread from bottom to top.
Database Administrators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $129K | +23% | 2,060 |
| District of Columbia | $128K | +23% | 550 |
| Maryland | $122K | +17% | 2,640 |
| New Hampshire | $122K | +16% | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $117K | +12% | 1,940 |
| Washington | $115K | +10% | 2,190 |
| Kansas | $113K | +8% | 560 |
| California | $111K | +6% | 8,360 |
| Texas | $110K | +5% | 6,110 |
| North Carolina | $108K | +4% | 1,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $108K | +3% | 5,000 |
| New York | $107K | +2% | 3,680 |
| Georgia | $106K | +1% | 3,020 |
| Virginia | $105K | +0% | 4,210 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | -1% | 320 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do database administrators make in U.S.?
The median is $104,620 a year - that works out to about $50.3 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,820, and experienced database administrators can clear $160,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $105K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,832/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 20.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a database administrators salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median database administrators salary is worth about $104,620 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do database administrators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.