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The average salary for a Consultant Database Administrator is $103,322 annually, translating to approximately $50 per hour. This competitive compensation reflects the growing importance of data management in businesses.
Compensation varies based on experience, location, and industry. Professionals with advanced skills can command higher salaries, especially in technology-driven sectors.
Highest-paying states include California and New York, where demand for skilled database administrators is particularly strong. Major cities also offer competitive salaries, making them ideal for job seekers looking to maximize their earnings.
Industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology typically pay the most for Consultant Database Administrators. By targeting these fields, professionals can enhance their earning potential and career satisfaction.
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The highest-paying states for consultants database administrator are California, Nevada, and Massachusetts. The lowest average consultant database administrator salary states are New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Indiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,851 | $63.39 |
| 2 | Oregon | $114,211 | $54.91 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $108,745 | $52.28 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $114,708 | $55.15 |
| 5 | Nevada | $119,209 | $57.31 |
| 6 | Washington | $112,390 | $54.03 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $106,134 | $51.03 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $105,903 | $50.91 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $110,088 | $52.93 |
| 10 | Alaska | $103,681 | $49.85 |
| 11 | Maine | $97,671 | $46.96 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $110,248 | $53.00 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $107,250 | $51.56 |
| 14 | Kansas | $103,496 | $49.76 |
| 15 | Arizona | $100,150 | $48.15 |
| 16 | Michigan | $95,228 | $45.78 |
| 17 | Texas | $100,471 | $48.30 |
| 18 | Florida | $100,950 | $48.53 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $95,461 | $45.89 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $108,526 | $52.18 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $104,104 | $50.05 |
| 22 | Delaware | $103,109 | $49.57 |
| 23 | Vermont | $97,313 | $46.79 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $92,767 | $44.60 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $95,926 | $46.12 |
| 26 | Virginia | $98,649 | $47.43 |
| 27 | Utah | $95,266 | $45.80 |
| 28 | Alabama | $91,073 | $43.79 |
| 29 | Montana | $97,751 | $47.00 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $96,045 | $46.18 |
| 31 | Maryland | $99,728 | $47.95 |
| 32 | New York | $102,162 | $49.12 |
| 33 | Georgia | $96,736 | $46.51 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $95,036 | $45.69 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $85,371 | $41.04 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $86,115 | $41.40 |
| 37 | Iowa | $94,507 | $45.44 |
| 38 | Ohio | $92,621 | $44.53 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $84,039 | $40.40 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $94,970 | $45.66 |
| 41 | Illinois | $93,894 | $45.14 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $91,168 | $43.83 |
| 43 | Idaho | $88,976 | $42.78 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $82,202 | $39.52 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $91,068 | $43.78 |
| 46 | Colorado | $84,572 | $40.66 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $77,475 | $37.25 |
| 48 | Missouri | $90,997 | $43.75 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $78,822 | $37.90 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $79,209 | $38.08 |
| 51 | Indiana | $81,286 | $39.08 |
The highest-paying cities for consultants database administrator are San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and Issaquah, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $146,362 | $70.37 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $114,751 | $55.17 |
| 3 | Issaquah, WA | $113,079 | $54.36 |
| 4 | Cumberland, RI | $108,751 | $52.28 |
| 5 | Wilson, NC | $108,360 | $52.10 |
| 6 | Nashua, NH | $106,100 | $51.01 |
| 7 | Newark, DE | $103,089 | $49.56 |
| 8 | Jacksonville, FL | $101,800 | $48.94 |
| 9 | Round Rock, TX | $100,995 | $48.56 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $100,588 | $48.36 |
| 11 | Reston, VA | $99,353 | $47.77 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $96,675 | $46.48 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $94,149 | $45.26 |
| 14 | Des Moines, IA | $93,824 | $45.11 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $91,888 | $44.18 |
| 16 | Huntsville, AL | $90,737 | $43.62 |
| 17 | Franklin, TN | $86,133 | $41.41 |
| 18 | Edmond, OK | $81,884 | $39.37 |
| 19 | San Juan, PR | $61,656 | $29.64 |
A consultant database administrator's salary ranges from $76,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $139,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $139,000 | $11,583 | $67 |
| 75th Percentile | $120,000 | $10,000 | $58 |
| Average | $103,322 | $8,610 | $50 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42 |
| 10th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
The highest paying types of consultants database administrator are senior oracle database administrator, senior database administrator, and lead database administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Consultant | $84,790 | $7,066 | $40.76 | 142,475 |
| Technical Consultant | $89,290 | $7,441 | $42.93 | 173,374 |
| Software Consultant | $88,605 | $7,384 | $42.60 | 275,746 |
| Systems Consultant | $99,659 | $8,305 | $47.91 | 134,337 |
| Database Developer | $90,837 | $7,570 | $43.67 | 91,069 |
| Consultant | $78,912 | $6,576 | $37.94 | 171,733 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for consultant database administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.
Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
Top companies hiring consultants database administrator now:
Consultant database administrator salaries at Bunge and Williams Sonoma are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average consultant database administrator salary at companies like Dell and Bank of America are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bunge | $146,502 | $70.43 |
| 2 | Williams Sonoma | $121,476 | $58.40 |
| 3 | Dell | $117,778 | $56.62 |
| 4 | Bank of America | $116,041 | $55.79 |
| 5 | BB&T | $114,166 | $54.89 |
| 6 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $113,178 | $54.41 |
| 7 | All Points Logistics | $112,707 | $54.19 |
| 8 | Elevance Health | $111,185 | $53.45 |
| 9 | Aspire Chicago | $110,767 | $53.25 |
| 10 | EMC | $109,753 | $52.77 |
| 11 | KBACE Sales Ops | $109,629 | $52.71 |
| 12 | Oracle | $106,857 | $51.37 |
| 13 | Cardinal Health | $106,511 | $51.21 |
| 14 | CVS Health | $106,486 | $51.20 |
| 15 | NTT Data International L.L.C. | $104,019 | $50.01 |
| 16 | Orpine | $102,554 | $49.30 |
| 17 | Information Controls | $100,873 | $48.50 |
| 18 | Doyensys | $100,594 | $48.36 |
| 19 | HCA Healthcare | $96,514 | $46.40 |
| 20 | Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc | $91,689 | $44.08 |
The average consultant database administrator salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $105,138 | $50.55 |
| 2 | Finance | $104,912 | $50.44 |
| 3 | Technology | $98,822 | $47.51 |
| 4 | Professional | $98,616 | $47.41 |
| 5 | Automotive | $97,761 | $47.00 |
| 6 | Health Care | $96,190 | $46.25 |
| 7 | Manufacturing | $95,647 | $45.98 |
The average consultant database administrator salary has risen by $21,800 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average consultant database administrator earned $81,522 annually, but today, they earn $103,322 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for consultants database administrator over the last decade.
Compare consultant database administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare consultant database administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,000 | $49.67 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $99,900 | $48.04 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $97,700 | $46.95 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $94,300 | $45.36 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $92,100 | $44.28 | +3.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterhealth | Administrative Consultant III | San Francisco, CA | 06/30/2025 | $116,935 |
| NTT America | Database Administration Advisor | Salem, OR | 06/28/2025 | $97,725 |
| Software AG | Principal Consultant-Dba (Adabas & Natural) | Reston, VA | 05/28/2025 | $130,000 |
| Ntrs | Consultant, Fund Administration, Regulatory Reporting, Hedge Fund Services | Chicago, IL | 05/27/2025 | $74,200 |
| Kroll | Consultant I, Kroll Restructuring Administration | New York, NY | 05/26/2025 | $60,000 |
| Get It-Real Estate | Retirement Plan Administration Consultant-Remote | Maple Grove, MN | 05/26/2025 | $90,000 |
| Sutterhealth | Administrative Consultant III | San Francisco, CA | 05/25/2025 | $116,935 |
| Northern Trust | Consultant, Fund Administration, HFS | Chicago, IL | 04/29/2025 | $74,200 |
| Cetera Financial Group | Retirement Plan Administration Consultant | Dallas, TX | 03/26/2025 | $85,000 |
| Cyber Sphere LLC | Consultant-Database Administrator | Boston, MA | 03/11/2025 | $125,220 |
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