Database Administrators Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $121,990 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.65
10th percentile $60,320
90th percentile $165,690
Employed locally 140
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,320
    25th
    $89,730
    50th (median)
    $121,990
    75th
    $144,250
    90th
    $165,690

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 145% Median Database Administrators salary is 45% 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
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,990
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $113,670
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $111,900

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Des Moines, IA is $58.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.65 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Des Moines, IA is 16.6% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $60,320 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,730.