Database Administrators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $98,620 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.41
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $149,250
Employed locally 1,020
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $74,220
    50th (median)
    $98,620
    75th
    $125,880
    90th
    $149,250

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 116% Median Database Administrators salary is 16% 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
    Tucson, AZ $86,480

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,280
    Computer Occupations, All Other $115,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,200
    Computer Network Architects $128,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Phoenix, AZ is $47.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.41 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,220.