Database Administrators Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,710 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $64,660
90th percentile $153,570
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,660
    25th
    $79,170
    50th (median)
    $101,710
    75th
    $131,650
    90th
    $153,570

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 108% Median Database Administrators salary is 8% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $126,280
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,510
    Software Developers $134,300
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,150
    Computer Network Support Specialists $76,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Salinas, CA is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.43 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Salinas, CA is 2.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $64,660 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,170.