Database Administrators Salary in California
Database Administrators in California earn a median of $113,060 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $113,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,240
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,410; the top 10% earn over $178,310. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near California
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Database Administrators pay in California
How much do database administrators make in California?
The median is $113,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,410 and the top 10% earn over $178,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.