Database Administrators Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $90,230 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.38
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $134,870
Employed locally 30
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $71,690
    50th (median)
    $90,230
    75th
    $121,560
    90th
    $134,870

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 134% Median Database Administrators salary is 34% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,580

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$95,640
    Software Developers$120,940
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,850
    Computer Systems Analysts$81,980
    Operations Research Analysts$86,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Killeen, TX is $43.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.84 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Killeen, TX is 13.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,690.