Database Administrators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Database Administrators in California earn a median salary of $108,871 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.1% vs the national median of $104,620. An estimated 7,640 database administrators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $91,610 to $148,430 depending on location.
$108,871
Avg median salary in California
$148,430
Highest paying metro
$91,610
Lowest paying metro
7,640
Employed in California
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inDatabase Administrators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $148,430 | $104,620 | $179,110 | 700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $125,220 | $89,450 | $144,580 | 490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $125,120 | $64,830 | $126,830 | 60 |
| Vallejo, CA | $121,800 | $91,200 | $134,190 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $117,020 | $89,780 | $159,360 | 1,860 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $113,670 | $92,300 | $140,420 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $111,320 | $79,070 | $138,010 | 810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $109,610 | $90,000 | $137,560 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $106,820 | $71,380 | $151,720 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,760 | $77,030 | $131,660 | 400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,400 | $77,930 | $139,990 | 2,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,710 | $79,170 | $131,650 | 50 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,360 | $77,730 | $126,410 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $96,270 | $70,360 | $135,760 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $95,870 | $69,740 | $114,350 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $93,650 | $59,320 | $123,640 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,030 | $72,930 | $110,790 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $91,610 | $72,320 | $131,970 | 50 |