California Median
$113,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#11 of 51
7,240 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in California?
Database Administrators in California take home a median of $113,060 annually — roughly $54.36 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $104,620.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $62,410 while the top 10% make $178,310 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,720 and $154,360 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,410 | $30.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,720 | $40.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $113,060 | $54.36 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $154,360 | $74.21 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $178,310 | $85.73 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Database Administrator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Database Administrator salary in other states
Utah $135,750Massachusetts $129,300New Jersey $125,860Maryland $124,300District of Columbia $118,540Colorado $118,340Washington $118,140Tennessee $115,500Texas $114,400North Carolina $113,900Nevada $109,670Alaska $108,810Connecticut $108,270Georgia $106,810Rhode Island $106,020New York $105,900Illinois $104,650Arizona $104,280Vermont $104,230Florida $104,120Iowa $101,210Delaware $100,910Minnesota $100,700Missouri $100,270Oregon $100,260Kansas $100,170Pennsylvania $100,110Nebraska $100,020Wisconsin $100,020Michigan $99,830New Mexico $98,450Louisiana $98,270Ohio $97,190Oklahoma $95,320Alabama $93,900South Carolina $93,640Virginia $93,320New Hampshire $92,110Indiana $90,090Mississippi $87,790Kentucky $87,390Idaho $85,660Hawaii $85,500Montana $83,120South Dakota $82,540Arkansas $82,480Wyoming $82,480North Dakota $78,730West Virginia $73,490Maine $70,500
Working as a Database Administrator in California
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 California pay ($113,060) 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 California?
The median Database Administrator salary in California is $113,060 per year, or about $54.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,410 at the entry level to $178,310 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Database Administrators about 8% more than the national median of $104,620. California ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $113,060 a year. About 7,240 Database Administrators are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.