Oracle System Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does an Oracle System Administrator make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oracle System Administrator in the United States is $79,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Oracle System Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,540
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,863 to $86,347
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,871
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Oracle System Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,347 $7,196 $1,661 $42
Average $79,544 $6,629 $1,530 $38
25th Percentile $71,863 $5,989 $1,382 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Oracle System Administrator Salaries

An Oracle System Administrator'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 Do Oracle System Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Oracle System Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,071.
  • California: $87,736.
  • Massachusetts: $86,567.

Top Paying Cities for Oracle System Administrators

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: $100,328
  • San Francisco: $99,342
  • Oakland: $97,139

What Skills Can Increase an Oracle System Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.18% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.18%
Civil Engineering 2.37%
Technical Skills 1.78%
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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 an Oracle System Administrator's salary.
  • Android: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Land Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Android
$89,884
13%
Land Development
$89,089
12%
Computer Science
$88,293
11%
Civil Engineering
$88,293
11%
Python
$87,498
10%
AWS
$86,702
9%
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How Education impacts an Oracle System Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Oracle System Administrators 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 an Oracle System Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $61,148 and $68,689).

Oracle System Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Oracle System Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.4%
High School 3.4%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 60.5%
Masters 32.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Oracle System Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oracle System Administrator'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.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Oracle System Administrator

Salaries for an Oracle System Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,185 in 2023 to around $78,549 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Oracle System Administrator salary trends, .

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