Database Administrators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $101,800 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.94
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $140,840
Employed locally 80
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $101,800
    75th
    $106,180
    90th
    $140,840

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 120% Median Database Administrators salary is 20% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,610
    Jacksonville, FL $98,810
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $94,210
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,600

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,290
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,040
    Computer Systems Analysts $99,750
    Computer Network Support Specialists $69,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Reno, NV is $48.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.00 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Reno, NV is 2.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.