Database Administrators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $114,050 +9% vs national
Median hourly $54.83
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $164,410
Employed locally 1,130
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $82,020
    50th (median)
    $114,050
    75th
    $137,100
    90th
    $164,410

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 117% Median Database Administrators salary is 17% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,390
    Tyler, TX $101,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,580
    Waco, TX $95,490

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Austin, TX is $54.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.27 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Austin, TX is 9% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,020.