Database Administrators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $105,980 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.95
10th percentile $54,970
90th percentile $149,510
Employed locally 130
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,970
    25th
    $66,850
    50th (median)
    $105,980
    75th
    $130,630
    90th
    $149,510

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 156% Median Database Administrators salary is 56% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $91,060
    Roanoke, VA $81,760
    Oklahoma $76,980
    Oklahoma City, OK $70,500

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $109,190
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,940
    Data Scientists $80,950
    Computer Network Support Specialists $79,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Tulsa, OK is $50.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.38 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Tulsa, OK is 1.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $54,970 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,850.