Database Administrators

Data & Analytics • Technology & IT Careers

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Excludes "Information Security Analysts" (15-1212) and "Database Architects" (15-1243).

Typical Salary (Median)
$104,620
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$107,440
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
73,180
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 151242

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Database Administrators earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Database Administrators (2024)

10th Percentile
$56,820
25th Percentile
$76,100
75th Percentile
$132,850
90th Percentile
$160,890

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Database Administrators

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
700 employed
$148,250
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2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
1,860 employed
$127,410
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3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
1,380 employed
$125,690
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4
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
3,770 employed
$125,260
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5
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
1,100 employed
$125,140
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6
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT
190 employed
$123,840
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7
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
600 employed
$122,400
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8
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
3,470 employed
$121,460
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Database Administrators positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
73,180
$107,440 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
62,300
$109,260 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
18,360
$117,210 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
18,360
$117,210 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
11,450
$123,200 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Database Administrators professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in data & analytics. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $104,620.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Database Administrators is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 73,180 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

DBA database administrator SQL administrator

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.