Database Administrators Salary in Iowa
Database Administrators in Iowa earn a median of $101,210 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,440; the top 10% earn over $156,540. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Computer Systems Analysts$95,920 median in Iowa
- Web Administrators$107,340 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Database Architects$124,040 median in Iowa
Database Administrators pay in Iowa
How much do database administrators make in Iowa?
The median is $101,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,440 and the top 10% earn over $156,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.