Database Administrators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $53,720 -48.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.83
10th percentile $34,810
90th percentile $129,630
Employed locally 140
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,810
    25th
    $34,810
    50th (median)
    $53,720
    75th
    $97,370
    90th
    $129,630

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 91% Median Database Administrators salary is 9% 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
    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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,580

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $44,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,210
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,170
    Computer Network Support Specialists $57,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in El Paso, TX is $25.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.39 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in El Paso, TX is 48.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $34,810 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,810.