Database Administrators Salary in District of Columbia
Database Administrators in District of Columbia earn a median of $118,540 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,360; the top 10% earn over $154,750. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Information Security Analysts$135,090 median in District of Columbia
- Data Warehousing Specialists$150,010 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects$156,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Computer Systems Analysts$116,820 median in District of Columbia
- Web Administrators$156,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Database Architects$150,010 median in District of Columbia
Database Administrators pay in District of Columbia
How much do database administrators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $118,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,360 and the top 10% earn over $154,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.