Database Administrators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $105,400 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.67
10th percentile $59,620
90th percentile $164,070
Employed locally 2,610
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,620
    25th
    $77,930
    50th (median)
    $105,400
    75th
    $139,990
    90th
    $164,070

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 113% Median Database Administrators salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $125,220
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $125,120
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,710
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Vallejo, CA $121,800

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $155,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $71,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,520
    Data Scientists $124,270
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Los Angeles, CA is $50.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.79 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $59,620 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,930.