Database Administrators Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $96,580 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.43
10th percentile $60,780
90th percentile $135,670
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,780
    25th
    $77,430
    50th (median)
    $96,580
    75th
    $103,950
    90th
    $135,670

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 162% Median Database Administrators salary is 62% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $114,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,390
    Tyler, TX $101,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810
    Waco, TX $95,490

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,610
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,110
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $55,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in College Station, TX is $46.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.50 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in College Station, TX is 7.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $60,780 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,430.