Database Admin Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Admin make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Admin in the United States is $106,188 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Database Admin's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,841
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,720 to $113,858
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,280
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Database Admin Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,858 $9,488 $2,190 $55
Average $106,188 $8,849 $2,042 $51
25th Percentile $94,720 $7,893 $1,822 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Database Admin Salaries

A Database Admin'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 Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Admin'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,919
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,984
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,847
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,221
  • Expert (over 8 years): $157,223
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Database ... Level Database Admin$73,919
Database ... Level Database Admin$106,984
Database ... Level Database Admin$119,847
Database ... Level Database Admin$140,221
Database ... Level Database Admin$157,223
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$119,847 2-4 yrs
$140,221 5-8 yrs
$157,223 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Database Admins

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: $133,935
  • San Francisco: $132,618
  • Oakland: $129,677

What Skills Can Increase a Database Admin's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • MySQL (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): MySQL is a relational database management system developed by Oracle that is based on structured query language. A database is a structured collection of data.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 1.49% 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 3.76%
MySQL 2.61%
Data Warehouse 1.49%
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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 Admin's salary.
  • NoSQL: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
NoSQL
 $109,374
3%
Agile
 $109,374
3%
AWS
 $109,374
3%
Data Warehouse
 $108,312
2%
Oracle
 $108,312
2%
Insight
 $108,312
2%
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How Education impacts a Database Admin's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Database Admins enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Admin with a Associate's Degree is between $96,116 and $102,583).

Database Admin Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Database Admin
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 10.8%
Associates 9.1%
Bachelors 53.0%
Masters 25.6%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Database Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Admin'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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$94,720
Average $106,188/year
$113,858
$7,893
Average $8,849/month
$9,488
$1,822
Average $2,042/week
$2,190
$46
Average $51/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $113,858 $9,488 $2,190 $55
Average $106,188 $8,849 $2,042 $51
25th Percentile $94,720 $7,893 $1,822 $46

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Salary Trends for Database Admin

Salaries for a Database Admin can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,382 in 2023 to around $92,679 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Database Admin salary trends, .

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