Database Administrators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $93,030 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.72
10th percentile $52,990
90th percentile $133,010
Employed locally 80
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,990
    25th
    $72,930
    50th (median)
    $93,030
    75th
    $110,790
    90th
    $133,010

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 137% Median Database Administrators salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $125,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $125,120
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,710
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Vallejo, CA $121,800

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$106,790
    Software Developers$132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists$120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Bakersfield, CA is $44.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.80 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $52,990 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,930.