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Database Administrator Salary in Dallas, Texas

The median database administrator salary in Dallas, TX is $107,060 per year, which is 6.0% above the national median and 8.2% above the Texas state average.

City Median
$107,060
vs State Avg
+$8,080
vs National
+$6,060
Cost of Living
100%

Database Administrator Salary in Dallas by Experience

In Dallas, an entry-level database administrator earns around $65,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $153,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,720
+$3,720 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$106,000
+$6,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$153,700
+$8,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Dallas, TX

Percentile Dallas
10th Percentile $61,692
25th Percentile $82,044
Median (50th) $107,060
75th Percentile $136,316
90th Percentile $168,551

Database Administrator Salary in Other Texas Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Dallas

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Dallas and the surrounding Texas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Dallas may vary based on local industry and population growth.