Database Administrators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $125,220 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.20
10th percentile $63,520
90th percentile $161,800
Employed locally 490
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,520
    25th
    $89,450
    50th (median)
    $125,220
    75th
    $144,580
    90th
    $161,800

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 133% Median Database Administrators salary is 33% 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
    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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $117,570

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$102,430
    Software Developers$141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other$109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts$122,310
    Data Scientists$98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Sacramento, CA is $60.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Sacramento, CA is 19.7% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $63,520 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,450.