Database Administrators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $120,330 +15% vs national
Median hourly $57.85
10th percentile $74,800
90th percentile $128,940
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,800
    25th
    $91,220
    50th (median)
    $120,330
    75th
    $120,330
    90th
    $128,940

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 140% Median Database Administrators salary is 40% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $124,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Washington $114,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $111,900

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $127,540
    Information Security Analysts $138,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $103,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Kennewick, WA is $57.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.99 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Kennewick, WA is 15% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $74,800 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,220.