Oklahoma Median
$95,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#35 of 51
790 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in Oklahoma?
Database Administrators in Oklahoma take home a median of $95,320 annually — roughly $45.83 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $104,620.
Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $57,580 while the top 10% make $134,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,620 and $126,990 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in Oklahoma
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,580 | $27.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $65,620 | $31.55 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $95,320 | $45.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $126,990 | $61.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,990 | $64.90 |
|
How Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma ranks 35th 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 $99,830New Mexico $98,450Louisiana $98,270Ohio $97,190Alabama $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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma pay ($95,320) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Database Administrator salary in Oklahoma is $95,320 per year, or about $45.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $57,580 at the entry level to $134,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Database Administrators about 9% less than the national median of $104,620. Oklahoma ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $95,320 a year. About 790 Database Administrators are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.