Database Administrators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for database administratorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $110,090 ≈ $53/hr
National median salary $104,620
Total employment 69,990 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -0.7%
Decline
Annual openings 3,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 78,000 → 77,500 (-500)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$126,790
- Maryland$126,510
- New Jersey$125,070
- Washington$122,310
- California$121,500
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$79,460
- Maine$79,880
- Wyoming$83,630
- South Dakota$86,260
- North Dakota$86,530
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $126,790 | $129,300 | $61 | +15.2% | 2,310 |
| 2 | Maryland | $126,510 | $124,300 | $61 | +14.9% | 2,300 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $125,070 | $125,860 | $60 | +13.6% | 1,810 |
| 4 | Washington | $122,310 | $118,140 | $59 | +11.1% | 1,730 |
| 5 | California | $121,500 | $113,060 | $58 | +10.4% | 7,240 |
| 6 | Utah | $121,270 | $135,750 | $58 | +10.2% | 1,200 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $115,790 | $118,540 | $56 | +5.2% | 560 |
| 8 | Colorado | $115,130 | $118,340 | $55 | +4.6% | 1,220 |
| 9 | New York | $114,100 | $105,900 | $55 | +3.6% | 3,590 |
| 10 | Texas | $113,270 | $114,400 | $54 | +2.9% | 6,430 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $113,260 | $113,900 | $54 | +2.9% | 1,920 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $113,250 | $108,270 | $54 | +2.9% | 810 |
| 13 | Delaware | $110,100 | $100,910 | $53 | +0% | 670 |
| 14 | Nevada | $109,940 | $109,670 | $53 | -0.1% | 380 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $109,570 | $115,500 | $53 | -0.5% | 2,020 |
| 16 | Georgia | $108,580 | $106,810 | $52 | -1.4% | 2,460 |
| 17 | Illinois | $108,300 | $104,650 | $52 | -1.6% | 2,340 |
| 18 | Florida | $107,750 | $104,120 | $52 | -2.1% | 3,810 |
| 19 | Kansas | $107,100 | $100,170 | $51 | -2.7% | 440 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $105,860 | $106,020 | $51 | -3.8% | 280 |
| 21 | Arizona | $104,750 | $104,280 | $50 | -4.9% | 1,120 |
| 22 | Virginia | $104,560 | $93,320 | $50 | -5% | 5,940 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $104,210 | $100,110 | $50 | -5.3% | 2,450 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $103,890 | $100,020 | $50 | -5.6% | 1,220 |
| 25 | Alaska | $103,520 | $108,810 | $50 | -6% | 90 |
| 26 | Iowa | $103,420 | $101,210 | $50 | -6.1% | 360 |
| 27 | Vermont | $103,180 | $104,230 | $50 | -6.3% | 120 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $103,060 | $100,020 | $50 | -6.4% | 610 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $102,430 | $100,700 | $49 | -7% | 1,020 |
| 30 | Missouri | $101,960 | $100,270 | $49 | -7.4% | 1,140 |
| 31 | Michigan | $101,420 | $99,830 | $49 | -7.9% | 1,150 |
| 32 | Oregon | $101,250 | $100,260 | $49 | -8% | 1,060 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $101,190 | $98,450 | $49 | -8.1% | 570 |
| 34 | Ohio | $100,770 | $97,190 | $48 | -8.5% | 1,860 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $98,670 | $93,640 | $47 | -10.4% | 990 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $98,120 | $98,270 | $47 | -10.9% | 290 |
| 37 | Indiana | $98,070 | $90,090 | $47 | -10.9% | 930 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $96,840 | $95,320 | $47 | -12% | 790 |
| 39 | Alabama | $96,500 | $93,900 | $46 | -12.3% | 1,840 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $96,270 | $92,110 | $46 | -12.6% | 250 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $95,710 | $85,500 | $46 | -13.1% | 100 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $92,080 | $87,390 | $44 | -16.4% | 650 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $90,420 | $82,480 | $43 | -17.9% | 420 |
| 44 | Idaho | $90,270 | $85,660 | $43 | -18% | 180 |
| 45 | Montana | $87,100 | $83,120 | $42 | -20.9% | 300 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $87,050 | $87,790 | $42 | -20.9% | 200 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $86,530 | $78,730 | $42 | -21.4% | 80 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $86,260 | $82,540 | $41 | -21.6% | 170 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $83,630 | $82,480 | $40 | -24% | 100 |
| 50 | Maine | $79,880 | $70,500 | $38 | -27.4% | 260 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $79,460 | $73,490 | $38 | -27.8% | 240 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 229 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $138,620 | $145,150 | 580 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,180 | $131,460 | 1,010 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,370 | $130,100 | 1,910 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $130,780 | $127,450 | 60 |
| 5 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $129,010 | $126,460 | 160 |
| 6 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $128,780 | $118,820 | 60 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,760 | $134,720 | 1,470 |
| 8 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $125,760 | $120,700 | 200 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA | $125,600 | $122,720 | 30 |
| 10 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $124,560 | $116,090 | 670 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing database administratorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | $162,050 | $145,660 | — |
| 2 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $160,240 | $155,550 | 40 |
| 3 | Taxi and Limousine Service | $153,170 | $156,250 | — |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $151,650 | $158,300 | 170 |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $151,650 | $158,300 | 170 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation | $141,750 | $140,640 | — |
| 7 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $139,510 | $137,650 | 730 |
| 8 | Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $138,480 | $135,730 | 400 |
| 9 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $136,580 | $133,690 | 70 |
| 10 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $136,580 | $133,690 | 70 |
| 11 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation | $135,480 | $119,850 | 30 |
| 12 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers | $135,060 | $140,400 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do database administrators make in the U.S.?
The median database administrators salary in the United States is $104,620 per year (mean $110,090), and about 80% earn between $60,230 and $163,320.
How much do database administrators make per hour?
Roughly $53 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $110,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays database administrators the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for database administrators at $126,790 per year (median $129,300).
What is the job outlook for database administrators?
Employment is projected to change -0.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 3,800 openings per year.
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