SOC 15-1242 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Database Administrators is $104,624 per year ($50.30/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $76,107 and $132,850 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $160,888 per year. There are approximately 73,180 database administrators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $27.32 | $56,826 |
| P25 | $36.59 | $76,107 |
| P50MEDIAN | $50.30 | $104,624 |
| P75 | $63.87 | $132,850 |
| P90 | $77.35 | $160,888 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Database Administrators is $104,624 per year ($50.30/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $76,107 and $132,850 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Database Administrators is $160,888 per year ($77.35/hr). The 75th percentile is $132,850 per year.
Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn approximately $56,826 per year ($27.32/hr). The 25th percentile is $76,107 per year.
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