Database Administrators

Occupation

$104,620

National Median Salary

$50.30

Median Hourly Wage

73,180

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$56,820

$76,100

$104,620

$132,850

$160,890

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+30.3%

10 Year Change

$80,280

2014 Median

$104,620

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Database Administrators

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Scheduled Air Transportation	$166,610	40
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing	$161,970	—
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers	$160,150	420
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	$153,940	40
General Merchandise Retailers	$147,130	—

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Top Paying States for Database Administrators

State	Annual Median	Employment
New Jersey	$128,970	2,060
District of Columbia	$128,440	550
Maryland	$122,110	2,640
New Hampshire	$121,820	230
Colorado	$119,940	1,400

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Scheduled Air Transportation Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers General Merchandise Retailers Air Transportation Monetary Authorities-Central Bank Oil and Gas Extraction Pharmacies and Drug Retailers Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles Nondepository Credit Intermediation Motion Picture and Video Industries