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The average salary for a Database Administrator specializing in DB2 is $88,048 per year, or about $42 per hour. This figure represents a competitive wage in the tech industry, reflecting the importance of database management in organizations. Salaries vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.
Database Administrators DB2 earn varying salaries depending on their state and city. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, cities with a strong tech presence, such as San Francisco and Seattle, tend to provide better compensation packages.
Industries that frequently hire Database Administrators DB2 include finance, healthcare, and technology. Each sector presents unique challenges and opportunities for advancement, allowing professionals to specialize in various applications of database management. With the growing need for data-driven decision-making, the job outlook for Database Administrators remains strong.
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The highest-paying states for database administrator db2s are California, Washington, and Rhode Island. The lowest average database administrator db2 salary states are Indiana, Arkansas, and Wyoming.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $111,560 | $53.63 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $107,903 | $51.88 |
| 3 | Oregon | $104,197 | $50.09 |
| 4 | California | $112,069 | $53.88 |
| 5 | Utah | $97,171 | $46.72 |
| 6 | New York | $106,419 | $51.16 |
| 7 | Ohio | $99,943 | $48.05 |
| 8 | Missouri | $96,452 | $46.37 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $100,544 | $48.34 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $90,620 | $43.57 |
| 11 | Delaware | $94,817 | $45.59 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $98,589 | $47.40 |
| 13 | Arizona | $87,714 | $42.17 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $93,955 | $45.17 |
| 15 | Alabama | $85,767 | $41.23 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $91,159 | $43.83 |
| 17 | Alaska | $87,295 | $41.97 |
| 18 | Nevada | $88,608 | $42.60 |
| 19 | Virginia | $97,126 | $46.70 |
| 20 | Texas | $86,316 | $41.50 |
| 21 | Montana | $87,071 | $41.86 |
| 22 | Maine | $89,104 | $42.84 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $90,218 | $43.37 |
| 24 | Georgia | $87,098 | $41.87 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $93,415 | $44.91 |
| 26 | Vermont | $84,363 | $40.56 |
| 27 | Florida | $83,629 | $40.21 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $85,243 | $40.98 |
| 29 | Michigan | $85,296 | $41.01 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $83,255 | $40.03 |
| 31 | Iowa | $84,531 | $40.64 |
| 32 | Illinois | $85,106 | $40.92 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $84,837 | $40.79 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $85,238 | $40.98 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $82,474 | $39.65 |
| 36 | Idaho | $81,426 | $39.15 |
| 37 | Maryland | $91,930 | $44.20 |
| 38 | Colorado | $77,429 | $37.23 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $81,730 | $39.29 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $79,696 | $38.32 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $76,824 | $36.93 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $76,637 | $36.84 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $77,431 | $37.23 |
| 44 | Kansas | $77,239 | $37.13 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $73,422 | $35.30 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $76,756 | $36.90 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $72,142 | $34.68 |
| 48 | Indiana | $76,029 | $36.55 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $73,595 | $35.38 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $71,332 | $34.29 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $71,682 | $34.46 |
The highest-paying cities for database administrator db2s are Redwood City, CA, Olympia, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood City, CA | $124,713 | $59.96 |
| 2 | Olympia, WA | $112,868 | $54.26 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $106,594 | $51.25 |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $100,759 | $48.44 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $100,577 | $48.35 |
| 6 | Saint Louis, MO | $97,262 | $46.76 |
| 7 | Carson City, NV | $95,189 | $45.76 |
| 8 | Hartford, CT | $93,949 | $45.17 |
| 9 | Jersey City, NJ | $93,586 | $44.99 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge, LA | $90,292 | $43.41 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $87,823 | $42.22 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $87,002 | $41.83 |
| 13 | San Antonio, TX | $86,772 | $41.72 |
| 14 | Jackson, MS | $85,591 | $41.15 |
| 15 | Birmingham, AL | $85,444 | $41.08 |
| 16 | Farmington Hills, MI | $85,442 | $41.08 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | $85,011 | $40.87 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $84,815 | $40.78 |
| 19 | Moline, IL | $84,427 | $40.59 |
| 20 | Allentown, PA | $83,589 | $40.19 |
A database administrator db2's salary ranges from $67,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $115,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $115,000 | $9,583 | $55 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,000 | $8,417 | $49 |
| Average | $88,048 | $7,337 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 10th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
The highest paying types of database administrator db2s are senior oracle database administrator, senior database administrator, and lead database administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Modeler | $100,495 | $8,375 | $48.32 | 81,645 |
| Database Manager | $99,621 | $8,302 | $47.89 | 11,126 |
| Database Engineer | $104,648 | $8,721 | $50.31 | 152,951 |
| Database Analyst | $85,660 | $7,138 | $41.18 | 77,072 |
| Development Administrator | $90,963 | $7,580 | $43.73 | 99,949 |
| Database Developer/Database Administrator | $86,335 | $7,195 | $41.51 | 130,003 |
Top companies hiring database administrator db2s now:
Database administrator db2 salaries at Stanford University and Mercury Insurance are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average database administrator db2 salary at companies like Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and Populus Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | $130,758 | $62.86 |
| 2 | Mercury Insurance | $130,258 | $62.62 |
| 3 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi | $117,623 | $56.55 |
| 4 | Populus Group | $115,476 | $55.52 |
| 5 | Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | $112,625 | $54.15 |
| 6 | FullBeauty Brands | $109,763 | $52.77 |
| 7 | U.S. Bank | $105,567 | $50.75 |
| 8 | Bank of America | $105,260 | $50.61 |
| 9 | Grandbridge Real Estate Capital | $104,599 | $50.29 |
| 10 | CVS Health | $98,110 | $47.17 |
| 11 | America First Credit Union | $97,527 | $46.89 |
| 12 | Ensono | $95,895 | $46.10 |
| 13 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $95,834 | $46.07 |
| 14 | Fiserv | $95,194 | $45.77 |
| 15 | American Greetings | $93,306 | $44.86 |
| 16 | Boden | $92,269 | $44.36 |
| 17 | EngagePoint | $91,785 | $44.13 |
| 18 | Systech Integrators | $88,996 | $42.79 |
| 19 | Ceres | $88,112 | $42.36 |
| 20 | HHS Tech Group | $86,213 | $41.45 |
The average database administrator db2 salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $107,009 | $51.45 |
| 2 | Retail | $96,128 | $46.22 |
| 3 | Finance | $92,639 | $44.54 |
| 4 | Technology | $87,194 | $41.92 |
The average database administrator db2 salary has risen by $18,577 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average database administrator db2 earned $69,471 annually, but today, they earn $88,048 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for database administrator db2s over the last decade.
Compare database administrator db2 salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare database administrator db2 salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,000 | $42.33 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $85,100 | $40.94 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $83,200 | $40.01 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $80,400 | $38.65 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $78,500 | $37.73 | +3.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Recruitment Partners | DB2 DBA Engineer With Iseries | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $166,960 |
| Teksystems | DB2 Database Administrator | Raleigh, NC | 06/25/2025 | $104,350 |
| Pyramid Consulting, Inc. | DB2 DBA | Plano, TX | 06/13/2025 | $135,655 |
| Tata Consulting Services | Mainframe DB2 Admin (Sysfrog) | Atlanta, GA | 06/09/2025 | $100,000 |
| Pyramid Consulting, Inc. | DB2 DBA On Z/OS. | Jacksonville, FL | 05/30/2025 | $141,916 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | DB2 LUW DBA Onsite | Englewood, CO | 05/29/2025 | $73,350 |
| Tata Consulting Services | Mainframe DB2 Admin (Sysfrog) | Atlanta, GA | 05/10/2025 | $100,000 |
| Worldpay | DB2 DBA Specialist | Scio, OH | 04/28/2025 | $123,810 |
| Stanford University | Database Admstr 2 | Stanford, CA | 04/27/2025 | $150,922 |
| NES Associates | Mainframe DB2 Administrator | Sacramento, CA | 04/26/2025 | $182,873 |
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