Database Administrators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $111,390 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.55
10th percentile $58,780
90th percentile $159,930
Employed locally 1,080
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,780
    25th
    $80,420
    50th (median)
    $111,390
    75th
    $137,520
    90th
    $159,930

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 138% Median Database Administrators salary is 38% 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
    Tyler, TX $101,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,580
    Waco, TX $95,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Houston, TX is $53.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.87 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Houston, TX is 6.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $58,780 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,420.