Database Administrators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $113,670 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.65
10th percentile $79,390
90th percentile $167,620
Employed locally 80
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,390
    25th
    $92,300
    50th (median)
    $113,670
    75th
    $140,420
    90th
    $167,620

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 118% Median Database Administrators salary is 18% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$163,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other$125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts$124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Santa Maria, CA is $54.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Database Administrators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 8.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $79,390 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,300.