Database Administrators Salary in Texas
Database Administrators in Texas earn a median of $114,400 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $114,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,950; the top 10% earn over $161,590. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near Texas
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Database Administrators pay in Texas
How much do database administrators make in Texas?
The median is $114,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,950 and the top 10% earn over $161,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.