Database Administrators Salary by State
The national median pay for database administrators is $104,620 a year. By state, it ranges from $70,500 in Maine to $135,750 in Utah.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $60,230
- 25th percentile
- $79,610
- Median
- $104,620
- 75th percentile
- $135,460
- Top 10%
- $163,320
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 69,990 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $135,750 | +30% | $75,450 | $149,950 | 1,200 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $129,300 | +24% | $69,380 | $173,210 | 2,310 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $125,860 | +20% | $69,080 | $176,130 | 1,810 |
| 4 | Maryland | $124,300 | +19% | $73,650 | $172,110 | 2,300 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $118,540 | +13% | $74,360 | $154,750 | 560 |
| 6 | Colorado | $118,340 | +13% | $61,930 | $164,780 | 1,220 |
| 7 | Washington | $118,140 | +13% | $72,170 | $170,710 | 1,730 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $115,500 | +10% | $59,050 | $163,600 | 2,020 |
| 9 | Texas | $114,400 | +9% | $59,950 | $161,590 | 6,430 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $113,900 | +9% | $62,430 | $160,160 | 1,920 |
| 11 | California | $113,060 | +8% | $62,410 | $178,310 | 7,240 |
| 12 | Nevada | $109,670 | +5% | $69,330 | $145,810 | 380 |
| 13 | Alaska | $108,810 | +4% | $66,190 | $138,330 | 90 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $108,270 | +3% | $65,400 | $157,350 | 810 |
| 15 | Georgia | $106,810 | +2% | $54,850 | $160,070 | 2,460 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $106,020 | +1% | $63,430 | $154,860 | 280 |
| 17 | New York | $105,900 | +1% | $60,090 | $178,580 | 3,590 |
| 18 | Illinois | $104,650 | 0% | $59,990 | $163,970 | 2,340 |
| 19 | Arizona | $104,280 | 0% | $59,120 | $155,290 | 1,120 |
| 20 | Vermont | $104,230 | 0% | $69,280 | $130,990 | 120 |
| 21 | Florida | $104,120 | 0% | $56,300 | $161,090 | 3,810 |
| 22 | Iowa | $101,210 | −3% | $58,440 | $156,540 | 360 |
| 23 | Delaware | $100,910 | −4% | $65,090 | $167,520 | 670 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $100,700 | −4% | $61,120 | $151,590 | 1,020 |
| 25 | Missouri | $100,270 | −4% | $57,730 | $150,490 | 1,140 |
| 26 | Oregon | $100,260 | −4% | $61,000 | $140,170 | 1,060 |
| 27 | Kansas | $100,170 | −4% | $65,170 | $159,650 | 440 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $100,110 | −4% | $58,780 | $158,360 | 2,450 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $100,020 | −4% | $63,610 | $141,860 | 610 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $100,020 | −4% | $62,440 | $149,430 | 1,220 |
| 31 | Michigan | $99,830 | −5% | $58,540 | $150,140 | 1,150 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $98,450 | −6% | $66,470 | $139,250 | 570 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $98,270 | −6% | $48,910 | $150,900 | 290 |
| 34 | Ohio | $97,190 | −7% | $49,960 | $158,910 | 1,860 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $95,320 | −9% | $57,580 | $134,990 | 790 |
| 36 | Alabama | $93,900 | −10% | $60,500 | $134,810 | 1,840 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $93,640 | −10% | $54,040 | $149,000 | 990 |
| 38 | Virginia | $93,320 | −11% | $60,840 | $160,190 | 5,940 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $92,110 | −12% | $60,670 | $145,290 | 250 |
| 40 | Indiana | $90,090 | −14% | $56,710 | $144,520 | 930 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $87,790 | −16% | $50,740 | $129,160 | 200 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $87,390 | −16% | $47,150 | $139,840 | 650 |
| 43 | Idaho | $85,660 | −18% | $50,460 | $138,930 | 180 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $85,500 | −18% | $51,050 | $137,180 | 100 |
| 45 | Montana | $83,120 | −21% | $71,740 | $104,300 | 300 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $82,540 | −21% | $64,140 | $110,130 | 170 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $82,480 | −21% | $53,690 | $127,850 | 420 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $82,480 | −21% | $42,890 | $115,820 | 100 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $78,730 | −25% | $57,320 | $122,360 | 80 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $73,490 | −30% | $48,110 | $121,010 | 240 |
| 51 | Maine | $70,500 | −33% | $51,640 | $118,950 | 260 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Database Administrators salary questions
Which state pays database administrators the most?
Utah, with a median of $135,750 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $104,620). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays database administrators the least?
Maine, with a median of $70,500 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most database administrators work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,240, with a median of $113,060.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.