Database Administrator Salary in Nebraska
Based on 610+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$134,320
$64.58/hr
vs National Average
$132,518
+1.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$92K – $173K
610 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,560 |
| 25th percentile | $106,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,320 |
| 75th percentile | $160,220 |
| 90th percentile | $173,050 |
Top-Paying Industries for Database Administrator (U.S.)
Which industries pay Database Administrators the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Database Administrators in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $149,490 | 4K |
| Information | $148,000 | 11K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $146,590 | 380 |
| Finance and Insurance | $146,470 | 9K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $145,240 | 60 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,560 |
| 2023 | $129,110 |
| 2024 | $132,320 |
| 2025 | $134,320 |
| 2026 (projected) | $136,350 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,560 | $123,276 |
| 2023 | $129,110 | $125,122 |
| 2024 | $132,320 | $130,531 |
| 2025 | $134,320 | $132,518 |
| 2026 (projected) | $136,350 | $134,521 |
Database Administrator Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $106,470 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $134,320 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $160,220 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $173,050 |
Database Administrator Salary in Other States
Related Database Administrator Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Database Administrator ($134,320 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Database Administrator | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in NE | $135,780 | +1.1% | $65.28/hr |
| Computer Hardware Engineer in NE | $134,950 | +0.5% | $64.88/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in NE | $116,420 | -13.3% | $55.97/hr |
| Software Developer in NE | $110,900 | -17.4% | $53.32/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in NE | $98,300 | -26.8% | $47.26/hr |
| Data Scientist in NE | $98,230 | -26.9% | $47.23/hr |
| Computer Programmer in NE | $95,150 | -29.2% | $45.75/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in NE | $92,550 | -31.1% | $44.50/hr |
| Software Engineer in NE | $92,480 | -31.1% | $44.46/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in NE | $91,810 | -31.6% | $44.14/hr |
| Network Administrator in NE | $84,700 | -36.9% | $40.72/hr |
| Statistician in NE | $83,480 | -37.8% | $40.13/hr |