Database Administrators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $117,020 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.26
10th percentile $63,450
90th percentile $204,880
Employed locally 1,860
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,450
    25th
    $89,780
    50th (median)
    $117,020
    75th
    $159,360
    90th
    $204,880

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 87% Median Database Administrators salary is 13% below 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in San Francisco, CA is $56.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Database Administrators salary in San Francisco, CA is 11.9% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $63,450 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,780.