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Database Administrator Salary

Database administrators use specialized software to store and organize data, ensuring that databases are available to users, secure from unauthorized access, and performing efficiently.

Median: $101,000 Growth: 8% BLS Data

Database Administrator Salary Range

Entry Level

$60,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$100,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$140,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $55,000

25th Percentile $74,000

Median (50th) $101,000

75th Percentile $130,000

90th Percentile $162,000

Top Paying States for Database Administrators

1 New Jersey

$125,000

2 California

$122,000

3 New York

$118,000

4 Virginia

$115,000

5 Washington

$112,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+8%

Above Average

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

How Much Do Database Administrators Make?

The median annual salary for a database administrator in the United States is $101,000 as of 2026. This means half of database administrators earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $60,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $100,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $140,000

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Hourly Equivalent

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What Can a Database Administrator Afford?

Based on median salary of $101,000

Max Rent $2,499/mo

Max Car Payment $999/mo

Monthly Savings $1,225/mo

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