Database Administrators Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $79,660 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.30
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $121,880
Employed locally 60
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $79,660
    75th
    $103,020
    90th
    $121,880

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Topeka, KS $79,330

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,690
    Information Security Analysts $92,990
    Computer Network Architects $94,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Wichita, KS is $38.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.96 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Wichita, KS is 23.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.