Texas Median
$114,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#9 of 51
6,430 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in Texas?
Database Administrators in Texas take home a median of $114,400 annually — roughly $55.00 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $104,620.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $59,950 while the top 10% make $161,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $86,410 and $138,480 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,950 | $28.82 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $86,410 | $41.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $114,400 | $55.00 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $138,480 | $66.58 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,590 | $77.69 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 9th 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 $115,500North 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 $97,190Oklahoma $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 Texas
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 Texas pay ($114,400) 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 Texas?
The median Database Administrator salary in Texas is $114,400 per year, or about $55.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,950 at the entry level to $161,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Database Administrators about 9% more than the national median of $104,620. Texas ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $114,400 a year. About 6,430 Database Administrators are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.