Database Administrators Salary in North Carolina
Database Administrators in North Carolina earn a median of $113,900 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $113,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,430; the top 10% earn over $160,160. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Database Administrators pay in North Carolina
How much do database administrators make in North Carolina?
The median is $113,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,430 and the top 10% earn over $160,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.