Database administrator salaries are among the highest base wages in IT, and experienced DBAs and database managers can earn well into the six-figure range. This guide will provide a dynamic look at the database administration salary landscape, featuring key figures, trends, and analyses using the leading salary surveys and national employment data.

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Historic DBA Salaries

Average salary range for database administrators and related technology professionals over the past three years:

Job Title 2021 Salary 2022 Salary 2023 Salary 2-Year Change
Database Administrator $79,750 - $120,500 $82,750 - $124,500 $88,500 - $133,250 + 10.7%
Database Developer $98,000 - $139,000 $101,000 - $140,750 $107,500 - $147,750 + 7.7%
Database Manager $114,500 - $163,250 $116,250 - $165,500 $122,250 - $170,000 + 5.2%
Business Intelligence Analyst $92,000 - $139,000 $94,500 - $141,500 $101,250 - $146,500 + 7.3%
Data Architect $123,250 - $168,500 $127,750 - $176,500 $134,500 - $186,500 + 10%

How to read the historic salary table: Wages in this table represent the national average. The lower figure in each range represents the 25th percentile of salary survey respondents (typically those new to the position or working in a less competitive market). The higher figure in each range represents the 75th percentile (those with more in-depth experience, specialized database skills, and credentials).

Source: Robert Half Technology IT Salary Guide

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Database Administrator Salaries by State

U.S. State / Location Average Annual Wage Average Hourly Wage
Alabama
$87,090 $41.87
Alaska
$92,040 $44.25
Arizona
$99,370 $47.78
Arkansas
$77,560 $37.29
California
$114,240 $54.92
Colorado
$111,210 $53.47
Connecticut
$114,910 $55.24
Delaware
$104,620 $50.30
District of Columbia
$111,530 $53.62
Florida
$100,260 $48.20
Georgia
$99,220 $47.70
Hawaii
$96,040 $46.17
Idaho
$76,200 $36.63
Illinois
$109,270 $52.53
Indiana
$81,630 $39.24
Iowa
$76,920 $36.98
Kansas
$79,260 $38.10
Kentucky
$77,740 $37.38
Louisiana
$74,980 $36.05
Maine
$78,830 $37.90
Maryland
$112,760 $54.21
Massachusetts
$117,290 $56.39
Michigan
$88,770 $42.68
Minnesota
$106,440 $51.17
Mississippi
$70,050 $33.68
Missouri
$83,450 $40.12
Montana
$74,190 $35.67
Nebraska
$75,630 $36.36
Nevada
$89,840 $43.19
New Hampshire
$90,040 $43.29
New Jersey
$114,680 $55.14
New Mexico
$77,180 $37.11
New York
$126,850 $60.99
North Carolina
$90,330 $43.43
North Dakota
$73,010 $35.10
Ohio
$92,720 $44.58
Oklahoma
$76,430 $36.75
Oregon
$105,880 $50.90
Pennsylvania
$95,590 $45.96
Rhode Island
$99,130 $47.66
South Carolina
$76,230 $36.65
South Dakota
$71,180 $34.22
Tennessee
$77,970 $37.49
Texas
$105,530 $50.73
Utah
$87,130 $41.89
Vermont
$79,560 $38.25
Virginia
$108,170 $52.00
Washington
$114,790 $55.19
West Virginia
$72,710 $34.96
Wisconsin
$88,410 $42.50
Wyoming
$71,630 $34.44

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

DBA Salaries by Platform and Experience

Compare database administrator salaries by known database management systems, job role, and experience level:

DBA Career Path Average Salary
Junior Database Administrator $72,000
IBM DB2 Database Administrator $102,000
Microsoft SQL Server DBA $105,000
MySQL Database Administrator $110,000
Oracle Database Administrator $122,000
Senior Database Administrator $142,000
Database Administration Manager $164,000

Source: Analysis of Online Job Boards

Database Salaries vs. Other IT Job Roles

Here's a look at database administrator salaries compared to popular IT careers. The jobs most relevant to database administration are highlighted.

IT Career Path Average Salary
IT Management$164,814
Systems Architect$151,364
Cybersecurity Engineer$145,512
Cloud Engineer$145,416
DevOps Engineer$136,017
MIS Manager$132,094
Software Engineer$129,150
Data Engineer$122,811
Systems Engineer$120,800
Project Manager$120,653
Data Scientist$117,241
Full Stack Developer$116,856
Software Developer$115,569
Database Administrator$107,828
Business Intelligence Analyst$100,025
Network Engineer$99,103
UX/UI Designer$97,716
Cybersecurity Analyst$96,379
Computer Programmer$95,845
Web Developer$87,194
Systems Administrator$85,037
Data Analyst$80,946
Technical Support Engineer$77,228
Help Desk Technician$55,872

Source: 2023 IT Salary Report by Dice.com

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About the Author

IT Subject Matter ExpertDaniel Greenspan is the founder and Editor-in-chief of ITCareerFinder. Working closely with IT professionals, world-class trainers, and hiring managers since 2005 has given him unique insight into the information technology job market and the skills and credentials IT pros need to succeed.