Database Administrator Salary in California
Based on 6K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$159,130
$76.505/hr
vs National Average
$130,531
+21.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$89K – $226K
6K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,080 |
| 25th percentile | $124,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $159,130 |
| 75th percentile | $188,260 |
| 90th percentile | $226,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,290 |
| 2023 | $162,250 |
| 2024 | $159,130 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,290 | $123,276 |
| 2023 | $162,250 | $125,122 |
| 2024 | $159,130 | $130,531 |