Database Administrators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $87,270 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.96
10th percentile $56,250
90th percentile $151,620
Employed locally 80
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,250
    25th
    $63,230
    50th (median)
    $87,270
    75th
    $128,980
    90th
    $151,620

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 96% Median Database Administrators salary is 4% below 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Vallejo, CA $121,800
    Pennsylvania $107,800
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,520

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,910
    Computer Systems Analysts$106,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,000
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,620
    Information Security Analysts$120,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$108,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Charlottesville, VA is $41.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.43 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 16.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $56,250 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,230.