Database Administrators Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $81,760 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.31
10th percentile $42,970
90th percentile $141,180
Employed locally 80
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,970
    25th
    $54,210
    50th (median)
    $81,760
    75th
    $113,610
    90th
    $141,180

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Vallejo, CA $121,800
    Pennsylvania $107,800
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,520

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,190
    Information Security Analysts$104,600
    Computer Network Architects$98,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Roanoke, VA is $39.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.75 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Roanoke, VA is 21.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $42,970 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,210.