Database Administrators
Occupation
$104,620
National Median Salary
$50.30
Median Hourly Wage
73,180
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 | — |
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
