As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Texas is $117,152, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,253 weekly, or $9,763 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Database Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Database Specialist in Texas vary widely, spanning from $100,224 to $137,977. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($108,291) and 75th percentile ($128,052), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,977 per year. This $19,761 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Database Specialist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Database Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Database Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $100,224 TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $108,291 TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $117,152 TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $128,052 TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $137,977 TX November 01, 2026
25% $108,291 10% $100,224 90% $137,977 75% $128,052 $117,152 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $118,105 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $116,780 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $115,467 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $119,162 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $116,453 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $129,103 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $121,921 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $116,653 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $116,346 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $120,390 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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