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Database administrator opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for database administrators, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for database administrators.In order to help you decide which state is the best for database administrators, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for database administrator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for database administrators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a database administrator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for database administrators in 2025
1. Vermont
Total database administrator jobs: 90 Average annual salary: $88,240 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
2. Washington
Total database administrator jobs: 771 Average annual salary: $96,655 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
3. Oregon
Total database administrator jobs: 478 Average annual salary: $86,919 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
4. Nevada
Total database administrator jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $86,764 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
5. Utah
Total database administrator jobs: 430 Average annual salary: $80,405 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
6. New Hampshire
Total database administrator jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $82,876 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
7. Massachusetts
Total database administrator jobs: 1,019 Average annual salary: $85,673 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
8. Arizona
Total database administrator jobs: 717 Average annual salary: $79,755 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
9. Rhode Island
Total database administrator jobs: 124 Average annual salary: $80,266 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
10. Hawaii
Total database administrator jobs: 93 Average annual salary: $86,050 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a database administrator
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Detailed list of the best states for a database administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $88,240 | $66,000 | 623,657 | 90 |
| 2 | Washington | $96,655 | $72,000 | 7,405,743 | 771 |
| 3 | Oregon | $86,919 | $64,000 | 4,142,776 | 478 |
| 4 | Nevada | $86,764 | $63,000 | 2,998,039 | 198 |
| 5 | Utah | $80,405 | $60,000 | 3,101,833 | 430 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $82,876 | $62,000 | 1,342,795 | 181 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $85,673 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,019 |
| 8 | Arizona | $79,755 | $58,000 | 7,016,270 | 717 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $80,266 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 124 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $86,050 | $65,000 | 1,427,538 | 93 |
| 11 | California | $87,850 | $63,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,877 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $77,703 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 924 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $82,800 | $61,000 | 3,588,184 | 292 |
| 14 | Ohio | $78,068 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 823 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $77,578 | $57,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,046 |
| 16 | New York | $83,181 | $61,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,180 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $80,374 | $60,000 | 693,972 | 189 |
| 18 | Montana | $78,346 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 114 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $82,248 | $61,000 | 9,005,644 | 711 |
| 20 | Alaska | $78,952 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 105 |
| 21 | Texas | $77,251 | $56,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,074 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $77,778 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 80 |
| 23 | Illinois | $78,725 | $60,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,085 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $79,152 | $61,000 | 5,576,606 | 580 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $78,014 | $59,000 | 5,795,483 | 435 |
| 26 | Maine | $77,932 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 103 |
| 27 | Idaho | $75,895 | $57,000 | 1,716,943 | 172 |
| 28 | Michigan | $76,997 | $58,000 | 9,962,311 | 587 |
| 29 | Iowa | $77,635 | $59,000 | 3,145,711 | 269 |
| 30 | Colorado | $75,747 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 802 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $73,596 | $57,000 | 755,393 | 99 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $75,078 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 118 |
| 33 | Delaware | $77,069 | $57,000 | 961,939 | 105 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $77,100 | $56,000 | 4,684,333 | 202 |
| 35 | Virginia | $78,354 | $58,000 | 8,470,020 | 713 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $72,781 | $53,000 | 2,088,070 | 214 |
| 37 | Alabama | $71,878 | $53,000 | 4,874,747 | 429 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $74,242 | $56,000 | 1,920,076 | 193 |
| 39 | Kansas | $73,367 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 270 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $73,858 | $55,000 | 4,454,189 | 274 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $73,653 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 160 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,630 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 874 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $73,511 | $54,000 | 5,024,369 | 370 |
| 44 | Florida | $71,026 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,657 |
| 45 | Maryland | $76,641 | $57,000 | 6,052,177 | 447 |
| 46 | Missouri | $73,401 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 485 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $71,907 | $54,000 | 6,715,984 | 431 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $71,855 | $53,000 | 2,984,100 | 161 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $66,447 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 62 |
| 50 | Indiana | $71,030 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 466 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $68,086 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 205 |
Highest paying states for database administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. Database Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $88,240 |
| 2 | Washington | $96,655 |
| 3 | Oregon | $86,919 |
| 4 | Nevada | $86,764 |
| 5 | Utah | $80,405 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $82,876 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $85,673 |
| 8 | Arizona | $79,755 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $80,266 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $86,050 |
| 11 | California | $87,850 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $77,703 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $82,800 |
| 14 | Ohio | $78,068 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $77,578 |
| 16 | New York | $83,181 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $80,374 |
| 18 | Montana | $78,346 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $82,248 |
| 20 | Alaska | $78,952 |
| 21 | Texas | $77,251 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $77,778 |
| 23 | Illinois | $78,725 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $79,152 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $78,014 |
| 26 | Maine | $77,932 |
| 27 | Idaho | $75,895 |
| 28 | Michigan | $76,997 |
| 29 | Iowa | $77,635 |
| 30 | Colorado | $75,747 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $73,596 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $75,078 |
| 33 | Delaware | $77,069 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $77,100 |
| 35 | Virginia | $78,354 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $72,781 |
| 37 | Alabama | $71,878 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $74,242 |
| 39 | Kansas | $73,367 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $73,858 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $73,653 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,630 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $73,511 |
| 44 | Florida | $71,026 |
| 45 | Maryland | $76,641 |
| 46 | Missouri | $73,401 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $71,907 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $71,855 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $66,447 |
| 50 | Indiana | $71,030 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $68,086 |
Expert opinions on the best states for database administrators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for 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