Database Administrators Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $110,360 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.06
10th percentile $80,710
90th percentile $110,360
Employed locally 100
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,710
    25th
    $110,360
    50th (median)
    $110,360
    75th
    $110,360
    90th
    $110,360

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 150% Median Database Administrators salary is 50% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $123,700
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $123,410
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $117,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,020
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $109,940
    Winston-Salem, NC $105,730

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$120,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,850
    Computer Systems Analysts$89,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other$99,590
    Information Security Analysts$119,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Wilmington, NC is $53.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.06 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Wilmington, NC is 5.5% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $80,710 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,360.