Database Administrators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $82,890 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.85
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $133,840
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $65,850
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $109,890
    90th
    $133,840

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 159% Median Database Administrators salary is 59% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Software Developers $106,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in McAllen, TX is $39.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.34 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,850.