Database Administrators Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $96,270 -8% vs national
Median hourly $46.29
10th percentile $43,690
90th percentile $180,760
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,690
    25th
    $70,360
    50th (median)
    $96,270
    75th
    $135,760
    90th
    $180,760

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 121% Median Database Administrators salary is 21% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $91,020
    Software Developers $116,180
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,930
    Operations Research Analysts $72,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Modesto, CA is $46.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.05 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Modesto, CA is 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $43,690 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,360.