SOC 15-1242 · May 2025 · United States
Database Administrators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Database Administrators across the United States is $104,620 per year, measured over 69,990 jobs. The highest state median is in Utah, at $135,750.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Database Administrators
Pay for this occupation varies by 92.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Utah pays $135,750 and Maine pays $70,500.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $135,750 | 1,200 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $129,300 | 2,310 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $125,860 | 1,810 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $124,300 | 2,300 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $118,540 | 560 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $118,340 | 1,220 | |
| 7 | Washington | $118,140 | 1,730 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | $115,500 | 2,020 | |
| 9 | Texas | $114,400 | 6,430 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $113,900 | 1,920 |
States with the most Database Administrators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,240 | $113,060 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,430 | $114,400 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 5,940 | $93,320 | |
| 4 | Florida | 3,810 | $104,120 | |
| 5 | New York | 3,590 | $105,900 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,460 | $106,810 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 2,450 | $100,110 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 2,340 | $104,650 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,310 | $129,300 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 2,300 | $124,300 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $138,620 | 580 |
| 2 | Seattle | $133,180 | 1,010 |
| 3 | Boston | $132,370 | 1,910 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $130,780 | 60 |
| 5 | Provo | $129,010 | 160 |
| 6 | Fort Collins | $128,780 | 60 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $127,760 | 1,470 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $125,760 | 200 |
| 9 | Vallejo | $125,600 | 30 |
| 10 | Tampa | $124,560 | 670 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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