What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level Database Administrator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level Database Administrator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Richmond, CA (27.2% above average), followed by Beverly Hills, CA and Nome, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Richmond, CA $130,096 $10,841 $2,501 $62.55 Beverly Hills, CA $129,520 $10,793 $2,490 $62.27 Nome, AK $126,853 $10,571 $2,439 $60.99 Berkeley, CA $125,212 $10,434 $2,407 $60.20 Elk Grove, CA $124,023 $10,335 $2,385 $59.63 Hanalei, HI $123,661 $10,305 $2,378 $59.45 Sitka, AK $123,191 $10,265 $2,369 $59.23 South San Francisco, CA $122,884 $10,240 $2,363 $59.08 Wyoming, WY $121,958 $10,163 $2,345 $58.63 Carmichael, CA $121,821 $10,151 $2,342 $58.57

Entry Level Database Administrator

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary

Q: How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make?

The average annual pay for an entry level database administrator in the United States is $102,260 a year — that works out to approximately $49.16 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level Database Administrators earn between $59,500 (10th percentile) and $141,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Database Administrator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Entry Level Database Administrator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Escrow Administrator at $21,819 (21.3%) above Entry Level Database Administrator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Escrow Administrator $80,441 $6,703 $1,546 $38.67 Union Association President $69,923 $5,826 $1,344 $33.62 Business Administrator Entry Level $69,117 $5,759 $1,329 $33.23 Mortgage Transaction Coordinator $51,997 $4,333 $999 $25.00 Mls Player $37,228 $3,102 $715 $17.90

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$102,260

Columbus

Ohio

$98,773

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How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Database Administrator in the United States is $102,260 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.16 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,966/week or $8,521/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $154,500 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Entry Level Database Administrator salaries currently range between $80,000 (25th percentile) to $123,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Database Administrator varies greatly (by as much as 43000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Entry Level Database Administrator in your area makes on average $98,773 per year, or $3,487 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $102,260. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Database Administrator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Database Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Database Administrator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Richmond, CA, , with Beverly Hills, CA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $24,593 (24.0%), and Richmond, CA, furthers that trend with another $27,836 (27.2%) above the $102,260 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Database Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Richmond, CA, and Carmichael, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Richmond, CA	$130,096	$10,841	$2,501	$62.55
Beverly Hills, CA	$129,520	$10,793	$2,490	$62.27
Nome, AK	$126,853	$10,571	$2,439	$60.99
Berkeley, CA	$125,212	$10,434	$2,407	$60.20
Elk Grove, CA	$124,023	$10,335	$2,385	$59.63
Hanalei, HI	$123,661	$10,305	$2,378	$59.45
Sitka, AK	$123,191	$10,265	$2,369	$59.23
South San Francisco, CA	$122,884	$10,240	$2,363	$59.08
Wyoming, WY	$121,958	$10,163	$2,345	$58.63
Carmichael, CA	$121,821	$10,151	$2,342	$58.57

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Database Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Entry Level Database Administrator job category, we found that Escrow Administrator jobs have average salaries similar than Entry Level Database Administrator jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Escrow Administrator	$80,441	$6,703	$1,546	$38.67
Union Association President	$69,923	$5,826	$1,344	$33.62
Business Administrator Entry Level	$69,117	$5,759	$1,329	$33.23
Mortgage Transaction Coordinator	$51,997	$4,333	$999	$25.00
Mls Player	$37,228	$3,102	$715	$17.90

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