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Database Administrators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Database Administrators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$113,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$121,500
Mean Salary
$113,060
Median Salary
$54.36
Hourly Rate
7,240 people work as Database Administrators in California
Database Administrators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Database Administrators in California earn a median salary of $113,060 per year ($9,421/month).
This is 12.1% above the national average of $100,889.
California ranks #11 out of 51 states for Database Administrators pay.
Approximately 7,240 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Database Administrators
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.88
Complex Problem Solving
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Judgment and Decision Making
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.79
English Language
3.96
Customer and Personal Service
3.93
Mathematics
3.55
Telecommunications
3.54
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(89.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Database Administrators in California
Salaries for Database Administrators in California range from $62,410 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $178,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $83,720 and $154,360.
How much do Database Administrators make in California?
The median annual salary for Database Administrators in California is $113,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $121,500.
What is the salary range for a Database Administrators in California?
Salaries for Database Administrators in California range from $62,410 at the 10th percentile to $178,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $83,720 and $154,360.
What is the starting salary for a Database Administrators in California?
Entry-level Database Administrators positions in California typically start around $62,410 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $83,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Database Administrators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,240 people are employed as Database Administrators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Database Administrators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Database Administrators in California is approximately $54.36 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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