Database Administrators Salary in New Jersey
Database Administrators in New Jersey earn a median of $125,860 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,080; the top 10% earn over $176,130. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Database Administrators pay in New Jersey
How much do database administrators make in New Jersey?
The median is $125,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,080 and the top 10% earn over $176,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.