How much does a database administrator make in Texas?
$114,400a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in Texas. That is $55.00 an hour or $9,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.00
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,950Median: $114,400Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| 25th | $86,410 | $41.54 | |
| Median | $114,400 | $55.00 | |
| 75th | $138,500 | $66.58 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $123,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $122,400 |
| Houston, TX | $116,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $107,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $101,700 |
| College Station, TX | $97,720 |
| McAllen, TX | $82,890 |
| El Paso, TX | $78,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 6. Colorado | $118,300 |
| 7. Washington | $118,100 |
| 8. Tennessee | $115,500 |
| 9. Texas | $114,400 |
| 10. North Carolina | $113,900 |
| 11. California | $113,100 |
| 12. Nevada | $109,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $55.00 ($114,400 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $114,400 against $104,600 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Texas rank for database administrator pay?
Texas ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays database administrators the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $123,800 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.