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Are you thinking of becoming a lead database administrator and really want to work at IBM? Turns out, your chances to become a lead database administrator are better in some states than others.Our research found that Nevada is the best state for lead database administrators, while Washington and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Nevada has a median salary of $128,505 and Washington has the highest median salary among all 50 states for lead database administrators.
We figured that the best places for lead database administrator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a lead database administrator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for lead database administrators in 2025
1. Nevada
Total lead database administrator jobs: 439 Average annual salary: $128,505 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.93
2. Washington
Total lead database administrator jobs: 755 Average annual salary: $143,627 Lowest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
3. Utah
Total lead database administrator jobs: 858 Average annual salary: $115,466 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 2.47
4. Arizona
Total lead database administrator jobs: 742 Average annual salary: $123,366 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. California
Total lead database administrator jobs: 2,898 Average annual salary: $143,604 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
6. Oregon
Total lead database administrator jobs: 452 Average annual salary: $124,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1
7. Hawaii
Total lead database administrator jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $139,886 Lowest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
8. Rhode Island
Total lead database administrator jobs: 286 Average annual salary: $112,641 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 2.16
9. Montana
Total lead database administrator jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $112,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.84
10. Ohio
Total lead database administrator jobs: 1,968 Average annual salary: $109,118 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead database administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $128,505 | $95,000 | 2,998,039 | 439 |
| 2 | Washington | $143,627 | $109,000 | 7,405,743 | 755 |
| 3 | Utah | $115,466 | $87,000 | 3,101,833 | 858 |
| 4 | Arizona | $123,366 | $93,000 | 7,016,270 | 742 |
| 5 | California | $143,604 | $107,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,898 |
| 6 | Oregon | $124,238 | $93,000 | 4,142,776 | 452 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $139,886 | $112,000 | 1,427,538 | 96 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $112,641 | $88,000 | 1,059,639 | 286 |
| 9 | Montana | $112,674 | $87,000 | 1,050,493 | 231 |
| 10 | Ohio | $109,118 | $85,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,968 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $108,764 | $84,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,357 |
| 12 | Texas | $116,437 | $90,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,865 |
| 13 | Alaska | $112,807 | $96,000 | 739,795 | 211 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $125,165 | $97,000 | 4,684,333 | 204 |
| 15 | Delaware | $116,553 | $90,000 | 961,939 | 106 |
| 16 | Kansas | $106,232 | $82,000 | 2,913,123 | 581 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $113,230 | $89,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,031 |
| 18 | New York | $119,007 | $92,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,068 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $120,493 | $93,000 | 693,972 | 188 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $111,367 | $87,000 | 5,576,606 | 550 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $108,930 | $84,000 | 10,273,419 | 838 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $109,873 | $85,000 | 5,024,369 | 340 |
| 23 | Idaho | $101,972 | $77,000 | 1,716,943 | 391 |
| 24 | Georgia | $107,673 | $84,000 | 10,429,379 | 880 |
| 25 | Alabama | $103,195 | $80,000 | 4,874,747 | 421 |
| 26 | Virginia | $113,544 | $87,000 | 8,470,020 | 644 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $109,001 | $85,000 | 3,588,184 | 298 |
| 28 | Illinois | $104,895 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,073 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $104,597 | $81,000 | 2,984,100 | 145 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $98,807 | $75,000 | 2,088,070 | 373 |
| 31 | Colorado | $103,571 | $79,000 | 5,607,154 | 813 |
| 32 | Florida | $102,677 | $80,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,696 |
| 33 | Vermont | $100,708 | $80,000 | 623,657 | 88 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $102,204 | $79,000 | 4,454,189 | 277 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $95,146 | $74,000 | 3,004,279 | 430 |
| 36 | Maine | $100,727 | $80,000 | 1,335,907 | 108 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $95,363 | $75,000 | 1,342,795 | 398 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $94,713 | $73,000 | 3,930,864 | 468 |
| 39 | Missouri | $101,556 | $79,000 | 6,113,532 | 452 |
| 40 | Indiana | $98,620 | $77,000 | 6,666,818 | 476 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $94,946 | $73,000 | 579,315 | 58 |
| 42 | Michigan | $98,341 | $76,000 | 9,962,311 | 573 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $96,544 | $75,000 | 6,715,984 | 407 |
| 44 | Maryland | $105,056 | $81,000 | 6,052,177 | 430 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $89,879 | $70,000 | 869,666 | 179 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $101,689 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 644 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $93,817 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 115 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $88,776 | $69,000 | 1,920,076 | 372 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $89,543 | $71,000 | 755,393 | 95 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $93,308 | $73,000 | 5,795,483 | 422 |
| 51 | Iowa | $91,809 | $71,000 | 3,145,711 | 286 |
Highest paying states for lead database administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Database Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $128,505 |
| 2 | Washington | $143,627 |
| 3 | Utah | $115,466 |
| 4 | Arizona | $123,366 |
| 5 | California | $143,604 |
| 6 | Oregon | $124,238 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $139,886 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $112,641 |
| 9 | Montana | $112,674 |
| 10 | Ohio | $109,118 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $108,764 |
| 12 | Texas | $116,437 |
| 13 | Alaska | $112,807 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $125,165 |
| 15 | Delaware | $116,553 |
| 16 | Kansas | $106,232 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $113,230 |
| 18 | New York | $119,007 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $120,493 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $111,367 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $108,930 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $109,873 |
| 23 | Idaho | $101,972 |
| 24 | Georgia | $107,673 |
| 25 | Alabama | $103,195 |
| 26 | Virginia | $113,544 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $109,001 |
| 28 | Illinois | $104,895 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $104,597 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $98,807 |
| 31 | Colorado | $103,571 |
| 32 | Florida | $102,677 |
| 33 | Vermont | $100,708 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $102,204 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $95,146 |
| 36 | Maine | $100,727 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $95,363 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $94,713 |
| 39 | Missouri | $101,556 |
| 40 | Indiana | $98,620 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $94,946 |
| 42 | Michigan | $98,341 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $96,544 |
| 44 | Maryland | $105,056 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $89,879 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $101,689 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $93,817 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $88,776 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $89,543 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $93,308 |
| 51 | Iowa | $91,809 |
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Updated January 8, 2025