What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Sql Database Administrator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Sql Database Administrator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mercer Island, WA (27.0% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mercer Island, WA $141,877 $11,823 $2,728 $68.21 Nome, AK $138,602 $11,550 $2,665 $66.64 Berkeley, CA $136,808 $11,400 $2,630 $65.77 Sitka, AK $134,600 $11,216 $2,588 $64.71 San Bruno, CA $133,484 $11,123 $2,567 $64.17 Sunnyvale, CA $132,928 $11,077 $2,556 $63.91 San Jose, CA $132,284 $11,023 $2,543 $63.60 San Francisco, CA $131,477 $10,956 $2,528 $63.21 Livermore, CA $131,059 $10,921 $2,520 $63.01 Novato, CA $130,508 $10,875 $2,509 $62.74

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Q: How much does a Sql Database Administrator make?

The average annual pay for a sql database administrator in the United States is $111,731 a year — that works out to approximately $53.72 an hour. The middle 80% of Sql Database Administrators earn between $84,000 (10th percentile) and $140,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Sql Database Administrator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Sql Database Administrator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Remote Sql Server Dba at $7,586 (6.8%) above Sql Database Administrator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Remote Sql Server Dba $119,317 $9,943 $2,294 $57.36 Senior Sql Database Administrator $118,854 $9,904 $2,285 $57.14 Senior Sql Server Dba $112,295 $9,357 $2,159 $53.99 Postgresql Dba $111,731 $9,310 $2,148 $53.72 Dba Analyst $73,261 $6,105 $1,408 $35.22

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Sql Database Administrator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$111,731

Columbus

Ohio

$107,921

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How much does a Sql Database Administrator make?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average annual pay for a Sql Database Administrator in the United States is $111,731 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,148/week or $9,310/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $151,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Sql Database Administrator salaries currently range between $100,000 (25th percentile) to $125,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $140,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Sql Database Administrator varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Sql Database Administrator in your area makes on average $107,921 per year, or $3,810 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $111,731. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Sql Database Administrator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Sql Database Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Sql Database Administrator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Sql Database Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mercer Island, WA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $25,077 (22.4%), and Mercer Island, WA, furthers that trend with another $30,146 (27.0%) above the $111,731 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Sql Database Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Mercer Island, WA, and Novato, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Sql Database Administrator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mercer Island, WA	$141,877	$11,823	$2,728	$68.21
Nome, AK	$138,602	$11,550	$2,665	$66.64
Berkeley, CA	$136,808	$11,400	$2,630	$65.77
Sitka, AK	$134,600	$11,216	$2,588	$64.71
San Bruno, CA	$133,484	$11,123	$2,567	$64.17
Sunnyvale, CA	$132,928	$11,077	$2,556	$63.91
San Jose, CA	$132,284	$11,023	$2,543	$63.60
San Francisco, CA	$131,477	$10,956	$2,528	$63.21
Livermore, CA	$131,059	$10,921	$2,520	$63.01
Novato, CA	$130,508	$10,875	$2,509	$62.74

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Sql Database Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Sql Database Administrator category.

For example Remote Sql Server Dba jobs pay as much as $7,586 (6.8%) more than the average Sql Database Administrator salary of $111,731. If you're qualified, finding work as a Remote Sql Server Dba may help you make more money than that of the average Sql Database Administrator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Remote Sql Server Dba	$119,317	$9,943	$2,294	$57.36
Senior Sql Database Administrator	$118,854	$9,904	$2,285	$57.14
Senior Sql Server Dba	$112,295	$9,357	$2,159	$53.99
Postgresql Dba	$111,731	$9,310	$2,148	$53.72
Dba Analyst	$73,261	$6,105	$1,408	$35.22

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Infographic detailing Sql Database Administrator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $111,731 per year or $53.72 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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