Database Administrators Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $95,490 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.91
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $139,290
Employed locally 40
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $95,490
    75th
    $125,600
    90th
    $139,290

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 149% Median Database Administrators salary is 49% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $114,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,390
    Tyler, TX $101,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,810
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,580

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$118,870
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other$96,500
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,710
    Data Scientists$94,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Waco, TX is $45.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.97 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Waco, TX is 8.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.