Database Administrators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $82,810 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.81
10th percentile $65,630
90th percentile $108,250
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,630
    25th
    $66,390
    50th (median)
    $82,810
    75th
    $100,490
    90th
    $108,250

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 149% Median Database Administrators salary is 49% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $101,760
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,580
    Albuquerque, NM $94,850

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,800
    Software Developers $97,900
    Computer Systems Analysts $90,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $89,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,350
    Operations Research Analysts $112,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Las Cruces, NM is $39.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.40 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 20.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $65,630 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,390.