Database Administrator Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$134,630
$64.726/hr
vs National Average
$132,518
+1.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $178K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,230 |
| 25th percentile | $106,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,630 |
| 75th percentile | $164,020 |
| 90th percentile | $178,380 |
Top H-1B Employers for Database Administrator in North Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in North Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 63 | $112,799 |
| 2 | Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 5 | $136,448 |
| 3 | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 4 | $95,750 |
| 4 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 4 | $105,352 |
| 5 | Ally Bank | 3 | $127,150 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $123,950 |
| 2023 | $125,860 |
| 2024 | $130,560 |
| 2025 | $134,630 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $123,950 | $123,276 |
| 2023 | $125,860 | $125,122 |
| 2024 | $130,560 | $130,531 |
| 2025 | $134,630 | $132,518 |