Database Administrator Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$104,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#21 of 51
3,810 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Florida?

A Database Administrator working in Florida earns a median salary of $104,120 per year, or about $50.06 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $104,620 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $56,300 while the top 10% make $161,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,090 and $136,240 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,300$27.07
25th percentile (early career)$74,090$35.62
50th percentile (median)$104,120$50.06
75th percentile (experienced)$136,240$65.50
90th percentile (top earners)$161,090$77.45

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 21st 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($104,120) 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 Florida?
The median Database Administrator salary in Florida is $104,120 per year, or about $50.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,300 at the entry level to $161,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Database Administrators about 0% more than the national median of $104,620. Florida ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Florida pays above the national median for this occupation, at $104,120 a year. About 3,810 Database Administrators are employed in Florida. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.