Database Administrators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $94,850 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.60
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $137,080
Employed locally 290
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $75,380
    50th (median)
    $94,850
    75th
    $103,970
    90th
    $137,080

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 139% Median Database Administrators salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    New Jersey $128,970
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810

    Nearby metros — Database Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $101,760
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,580
    Santa Fe, NM $94,640

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Albuquerque, NM is $45.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 9.3% below the national median of $104,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Administrators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,380.