How much does a database administrator make in California?
$113,100a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in California. That is $54.36 an hour or $9,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.36
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,410Median: $113,100Highest 10%: $178,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $83,720 | $40.25 | |
| Median | $113,100 | $54.36 | |
| 75th | $154,400 | $74.21 | |
| 90th | $178,300 | $85.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $138,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $130,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $125,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $124,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $120,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $112,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $106,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $104,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $104,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $102,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,870 |
| Modesto, CA | $97,850 |
| Stockton, CA | $94,920 |
| Chico, CA | $93,650 |
| Fresno, CA | $90,860 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $89,070 |
| Salinas, CA | $83,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 8. Tennessee | $115,500 |
| 9. Texas | $114,400 |
| 10. North Carolina | $113,900 |
| 11. California | $113,100 |
| 12. Nevada | $109,700 |
| 13. Alaska | $108,800 |
| 14. Connecticut | $108,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $54.36 ($113,100 a year).
Do database administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $113,100 against $104,600 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for database administrator pay?
California ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays database administrators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $138,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.