Database Administrators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $79,330 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.14
10th percentile $52,540
90th percentile $109,820
Employed locally 60
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,540
    25th
    $65,980
    50th (median)
    $79,330
    75th
    $99,600
    90th
    $109,820

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 116% Median Database Administrators salary is 16% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $109,010
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,820
    Jacksonville, FL $98,810
    Jackson, MS $95,860
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $84,270
    Wichita, KS $79,660

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,420
    Information Security Analysts $94,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Topeka, KS is $38.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.66 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Topeka, KS is 24.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $52,540 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,980.