Database administrator salary in United States
How much does a Database Administrator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$94,896
Average $94,896
Low $65,470
High $137,548
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a database administrator is $94,896 per year in the United States. 2.9k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Database Administrators in United States
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Highest paying cities for Database Administrators near United States
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Where can a Database Administrator earn more?
Compare salaries for Database Administrators in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Database Administrators
Most recommended skill
Auto Restoration(earn +44.82% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 37.14% since 2018. Database Administrators with this skill earn +44.82% more than the average base salary, which is $94,896 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | increase by 67 |
| 2013 | 26 | decrease by 61.19% |
| 2014 | 95 | increase by 265.38% |
| 2015 | 86 | decrease by 9.47% |
| 2016 | 84 | decrease by 2.33% |
| 2017 | 66 | decrease by 21.43% |
| 2018 | 105 | increase by 59.09% |
| 2019 | 66 | decrease by 37.14% |
Top companies hiring Database Administrators with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Database Administrators
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 450 ratings64% of Database Administrators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Data Warehouse Architect
Job openingsAverage $127,393 per year
Database Analyst
Job openingsAverage $73,166 per year
Database Engineer
Job openingsAverage $117,625 per year
Data Administrator
Job openingsAverage $25.60 per hour
Database Developer
Job openingsAverage $100,968 per year
Database Manager
Job openingsAverage $67,083 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Database Administrator
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