Database Administrators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $86,480 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.58
10th percentile $56,630
90th percentile $125,010
Employed locally 140
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,630
    25th
    $67,200
    50th (median)
    $86,480
    75th
    $106,840
    90th
    $125,010

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $98,620

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $114,230
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,970
    Information Security Analysts $88,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Tucson, AZ is $41.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.94 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Tucson, AZ is 17.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $56,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,200.