Iowa Median
$101,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#22 of 51
360 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in Iowa?
Database Administrators in Iowa take home a median of $101,210 annually — roughly $48.66 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $104,620.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $58,440 while the top 10% make $156,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,130 and $125,630 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,440 | $28.10 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,130 | $36.60 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $101,210 | $48.66 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $125,630 | $60.40 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,540 | $75.26 |
|
How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 22nd 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 $113,900California $113,060Nevada $109,670Alaska $108,810Connecticut $108,270Georgia $106,810Rhode Island $106,020New York $105,900Illinois $104,650Arizona $104,280Vermont $104,230Florida $104,120Delaware $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 Iowa
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 Iowa pay ($101,210) 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 Iowa?
The median Database Administrator salary in Iowa is $101,210 per year, or about $48.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,440 at the entry level to $156,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Database Administrators about 3% less than the national median of $104,620. Iowa ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $101,210 a year. About 360 Database Administrators are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), 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.