Database Administrators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $94,640 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.50
10th percentile $68,350
90th percentile $109,680
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,350
    25th
    $81,620
    50th (median)
    $94,640
    75th
    $108,410
    90th
    $109,680

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 127% Median Database Administrators salary is 27% 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
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $101,760
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,580
    Albuquerque, NM $94,850

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $113,570
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,560
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,960
    Computer Network Support Specialists $81,960
    Computer Programmers $91,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Santa Fe, NM is $45.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.09 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 9.5% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $68,350 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,620.