Database Administrators pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for database administrators is $58.84 an hour ($122,390 a year). About 2,430 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($104,620). It is 7% higher than the Texas median ($114,400).
Pay range for database administrators in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.39 | $65,300 |
| 25% of workers | $45.44 | $94,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.84 | $122,390 |
| 75% of workers | $69.00 | $143,530 |
| 90% of workers | $78.52 | $163,320 |
Database Administrators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $123,830 | 1,110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $122,390 | 2,430 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $116,030 | 1,090 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $107,410 | 390 |
| Tyler | $101,680 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $97,720 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $82,890 | 40 |
| El Paso | $78,520 | 140 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $133,290 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,710 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,520 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,360 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,260 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $103,210 |
| Information Security Analysts | $133,610 |
| Computer Network Architects | $137,900 |
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