How much does a database administrator make in Dallas?
$122,400a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $58.84 an hour or $10,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.84
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,300Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $163,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 25th | $94,510 | $45.44 | |
| Median | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 75th | $143,500 | $69.00 | |
| 90th | $163,300 | $78.52 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for database administrators.
| Austin, TX | $123,800 |
| Houston, TX | $116,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $78,520 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $154,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,600 |
| Software Developer | $133,300 |
| Data Scientist | $127,800 |
| Actuary | $127,700 |
| Computer Occupation | $127,400 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,500 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $106,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $58.84 ($122,400 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $122,400 against $104,600 nationally, 17% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $114,400, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for database administrator pay?
17 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does a database administrator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,300 or more.
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.