Database Administrators Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $93,650 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.02
10th percentile $54,660
90th percentile $123,640
Employed locally 30
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,660
    25th
    $59,320
    50th (median)
    $93,650
    75th
    $123,640
    90th
    $123,640

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,120
    Software Developers $126,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $86,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,980
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Chico, CA is $45.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.44 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Chico, CA is 10.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $54,660 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,320.