Database Administrators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $111,320 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.52
10th percentile $60,670
90th percentile $164,450
Employed locally 810
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,670
    25th
    $79,070
    50th (median)
    $111,320
    75th
    $138,010
    90th
    $164,450

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 109% Median Database Administrators salary is 9% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in San Diego, CA is $53.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.27 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in San Diego, CA is 6.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $60,670 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,070.