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Best states for a consultant database administrator
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Veronica Cochran
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to consultant database administrator jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In order to help you decide which state is the best for consultants database administrator, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for consultant database administrator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for consultants database administrator, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that California is the best state for consultant database administrator jobs, whereas Indiana is the worst.
10 best states for consultants database administrator in 2026
1. California
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 3,658 Average annual salary: $131,851 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
2. Oregon
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 554 Average annual salary: $114,211 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
3. Rhode Island
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 153 Average annual salary: $108,745 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
4. Massachusetts
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 1,079 Average annual salary: $114,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
5. Nevada
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 216 Average annual salary: $119,209 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
6. Washington
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 864 Average annual salary: $112,390 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. North Carolina
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 1,034 Average annual salary: $106,134 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
8. New Hampshire
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 195 Average annual salary: $105,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
9. Louisiana
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 213 Average annual salary: $110,088 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.55
10. Alaska
Total consultant database administrator jobs: 122 Average annual salary: $103,681 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a consultant database administrator
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Detailed list of the best states for a consultant database administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,851 | $91,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,658 |
| 2 | Oregon | $114,211 | $81,000 | 4,142,776 | 554 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $108,745 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 153 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $114,708 | $87,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,079 |
| 5 | Nevada | $119,209 | $82,000 | 2,998,039 | 216 |
| 6 | Washington | $112,390 | $79,000 | 7,405,743 | 864 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $106,134 | $79,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,034 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $105,903 | $80,000 | 1,342,795 | 195 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $110,088 | $80,000 | 4,684,333 | 213 |
| 10 | Alaska | $103,681 | $83,000 | 739,795 | 122 |
| 11 | Maine | $97,671 | $75,000 | 1,335,907 | 269 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $110,248 | $83,000 | 1,427,538 | 115 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $107,250 | $80,000 | 693,972 | 336 |
| 14 | Kansas | $103,496 | $77,000 | 2,913,123 | 294 |
| 15 | Arizona | $100,150 | $70,000 | 7,016,270 | 827 |
| 16 | Michigan | $95,228 | $71,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,542 |
| 17 | Texas | $100,471 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,205 |
| 18 | Florida | $100,950 | $73,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,953 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $95,461 | $71,000 | 5,024,369 | 882 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $108,526 | $81,000 | 9,005,644 | 775 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $104,104 | $78,000 | 3,588,184 | 376 |
| 22 | Delaware | $103,109 | $77,000 | 961,939 | 134 |
| 23 | Vermont | $97,313 | $74,000 | 623,657 | 118 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $92,767 | $68,000 | 2,984,100 | 368 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $95,926 | $72,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,170 |
| 26 | Virginia | $98,649 | $73,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,236 |
| 27 | Utah | $95,266 | $66,000 | 3,101,833 | 458 |
| 28 | Alabama | $91,073 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 940 |
| 29 | Montana | $97,751 | $70,000 | 1,050,493 | 130 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $96,045 | $72,000 | 5,795,483 | 528 |
| 31 | Maryland | $99,728 | $74,000 | 6,052,177 | 764 |
| 32 | New York | $102,162 | $77,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,292 |
| 33 | Georgia | $96,736 | $72,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,056 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $95,036 | $71,000 | 1,920,076 | 213 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $85,371 | $63,000 | 1,815,857 | 346 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $86,115 | $64,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,257 |
| 37 | Iowa | $94,507 | $71,000 | 3,145,711 | 291 |
| 38 | Ohio | $92,621 | $69,000 | 11,658,609 | 876 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $84,039 | $60,000 | 2,088,070 | 478 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $94,970 | $72,000 | 5,576,606 | 646 |
| 41 | Illinois | $93,894 | $70,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,280 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $91,168 | $68,000 | 3,004,279 | 210 |
| 43 | Idaho | $88,976 | $62,000 | 1,716,943 | 192 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $82,202 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 549 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $91,068 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 275 |
| 46 | Colorado | $84,572 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 919 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $77,475 | $58,000 | 869,666 | 217 |
| 48 | Missouri | $90,997 | $68,000 | 6,113,532 | 526 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $78,822 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 112 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $79,209 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 73 |
| 51 | Indiana | $81,286 | $61,000 | 6,666,818 | 527 |
Highest paying states for consultants database administrator
| Rank | State | Avg. Consultant Database Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,851 |
| 2 | Oregon | $114,211 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $108,745 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $114,708 |
| 5 | Nevada | $119,209 |
| 6 | Washington | $112,390 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $106,134 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $105,903 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $110,088 |
| 10 | Alaska | $103,681 |
| 11 | Maine | $97,671 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $110,248 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $107,250 |
| 14 | Kansas | $103,496 |
| 15 | Arizona | $100,150 |
| 16 | Michigan | $95,228 |
| 17 | Texas | $100,471 |
| 18 | Florida | $100,950 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $95,461 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $108,526 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $104,104 |
| 22 | Delaware | $103,109 |
| 23 | Vermont | $97,313 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $92,767 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $95,926 |
| 26 | Virginia | $98,649 |
| 27 | Utah | $95,266 |
| 28 | Alabama | $91,073 |
| 29 | Montana | $97,751 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $96,045 |
| 31 | Maryland | $99,728 |
| 32 | New York | $102,162 |
| 33 | Georgia | $96,736 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $95,036 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $85,371 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $86,115 |
| 37 | Iowa | $94,507 |
| 38 | Ohio | $92,621 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $84,039 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $94,970 |
| 41 | Illinois | $93,894 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $91,168 |
| 43 | Idaho | $88,976 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $82,202 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $91,068 |
| 46 | Colorado | $84,572 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $77,475 |
| 48 | Missouri | $90,997 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $78,822 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $79,209 |
| 51 | Indiana | $81,286 |
Expert opinions on the best states for consultants database administrator
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for consultant database administrators to find work opportunities?
Veronica Cochran
CEO, International Association of Administrative Professionals
I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.
Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.
If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.
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Updated January 8, 2025