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Hourly Wage for Database Administrator III Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Database Administrator III?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Database Administrator III in the United States is $56, which translates to an annual salary of about $116,990.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51 to $61 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47 per hour
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Database Administrator III Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,658 $10,555 $2,436 $61
Average $116,990 $9,749 $2,250 $56
25th Percentile $107,040 $8,920 $2,058 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Database Administrator III Salaries

A Database Administrator III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Administrator III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Database Administrator I (0-2 years): $72,154
  • Database Administrator II (2-4 years): $104,441
  • Database Administrator III (4-7 years): $116,990
  • Database Administrator IV (7+ years): $136,884
  • Database Administration Manager (7+ years): $153,488
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Database Administrator I0-2 years$72,154
Database Administrator II2-4 years$104,441
Database Administrator III4-7 years$116,990
Database Administrator IV7+ years$136,884
Database Administration Manager7+ years$153,488
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Top Paying Cities for Database Administrator IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $147,559
  • San Francisco: $146,109
  • Oakland: $142,868

What Skills Can Increase a Database Administrator III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.57% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.
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Analysis 3.57%
AWS 3.03%
Data Warehouse 1.65%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Database Administrator III's salary.
  • NoSQL: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
NoSQL
 $120,500
3%
Team Operations
 $120,500
3%
Team Development
 $119,330
2%
AWS
 $119,330
2%
Insight
 $119,330
2%
MySQL
 $119,330
2%
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How Education impacts a Database Administrator III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Database Administrator IIIs enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Database Administrator III with a No Diploma is between $119,470 and $126,453).

Database Administrator III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Database Administrator III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Database Administrator III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Administrator III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$107,040
Average $116,990/year
$126,658
$8,920
Average $9,749/month
$10,555
$2,058
Average $2,250/week
$2,436
$51
Average $56/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $126,658 $10,555 $2,436 $61
Average $116,990 $9,749 $2,250 $56
25th Percentile $107,040 $8,920 $2,058 $51

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Salary Trends for Database Administrator III

Salaries for a Database Administrator III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,633 in 2023 to around $109,125 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Database Administrator III salary trends, .

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FAQ about Database Administrator III

1. What are the responsibilities of Database Administrator III?

Designs, manages and maintains the company database of medium to high complexity. Evaluates and optimizes database configuration and access. Resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Database Administrator III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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AWS: Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.

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Data Warehouse: A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.

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