Database Administrator Salary in Alaska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Database Administrators in Alaska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$108,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#13 of 51
90 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Alaska?

A Database Administrator working in Alaska earns a median salary of $108,810 per year, or about $52.31 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $104,620 for this occupation.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $66,190 while the top 10% make $138,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,510 and $121,260 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$66,190$31.82
25th percentile (early career)$82,510$39.67
50th percentile (median)$108,810$52.31
75th percentile (experienced)$121,260$58.30
90th percentile (top earners)$138,330$66.50

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Database Administrator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Utah$135,750
2Massachusetts$129,300
3New Jersey$125,860
4Maryland$124,300
5District of Columbia$118,540

Working as a Database Administrator in Alaska

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Database Administrators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($108,810) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Database Administrator make in Alaska?
The median Database Administrator salary in Alaska is $108,810 per year, or about $52.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,190 at the entry level to $138,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Database Administrators about 4% more than the national median of $104,620. Alaska ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Alaska pays above the national median for this occupation, at $108,810 a year. About 90 Database Administrators are employed in Alaska. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.