SOC 15-1242 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Database Administrators — Iowa
Iowa · 3 metro areas compared
At $101,210, median pay for Database Administrators in Iowa tracks the national median of $104,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,210, median pay for Database Administrators in Iowa tracks the national median of $104,620 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,130 and $125,630. The lowest tenth earn under $58,440, while the highest tenth earn more than $156,540.
Employment stands at 360, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Iowa ranks 22nd by median wage. Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $109,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 71st of 711 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,440 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $76,130 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $101,210 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $125,630 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $156,540 | +49.6% |
| Mean | $103,420 | −1.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $109,750 | 130 | |
| 2 | Iowa City | $101,580 | 50 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $82,310 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $101,210 goes as far as $115,273 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,210 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,440 to $156,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $109,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Database Administrators in Iowa?
The median annual wage is $101,210, or $48.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $104,620, so pay in Iowa is 3.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Iowa earns more than $156,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Des Moines, at $109,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 360 jobs in this occupation in Iowa. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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