New Mexico Median
$98,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#32 of 51
570 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in New Mexico?
Database Administrators in New Mexico take home a median of $98,450 annually — roughly $47.33 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $104,620.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $66,470 while the top 10% make $139,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,530 and $117,770 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,470 | $31.96 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,530 | $38.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $98,450 | $47.33 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $117,770 | $56.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,250 | $66.95 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 32nd 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 $104,120Iowa $101,210Delaware $100,910Minnesota $100,700Missouri $100,270Oregon $100,260Kansas $100,170Pennsylvania $100,110Nebraska $100,020Wisconsin $100,020Michigan $99,830Louisiana $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 New Mexico
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 New Mexico pay ($98,450) 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 New Mexico?
The median Database Administrator salary in New Mexico is $98,450 per year, or about $47.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,470 at the entry level to $139,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Database Administrators about 6% less than the national median of $104,620. New Mexico ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,450 a year. About 570 Database Administrators are employed in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), 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.