Database Administrators Salary (2025)
Based on 69,990 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $60,230 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $79,610 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $104,620 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $135,460 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $163,320 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$60K
25th
$80K
Median
$105K
75th
$135K
90th
$163K
Highest Paying States for Database Administrators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $126,790 |
| Maryland | $126,510 |
| New Jersey | $125,070 |
| Washington | $122,310 |
| California | $121,500 |
| Utah | $121,270 |
| District of Columbia | $115,790 |
| Colorado | $115,130 |
| New York | $114,100 |
| Texas | $113,270 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Database Administrators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $126,790 per year, while Texas has an average of $113,270 — a difference of $13,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Database Administrators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 69,990 workers were employed as Database Administratorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Computer and Mathematical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $110,090 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 15-1242