Salary distribution
Where Arizona database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $72,270 and $118,370, with a median of $96,320.
Database Administrators in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 143 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $108,150. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 11 | $64,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 59 | $90,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 30 | $123,326 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 31 | $145,414 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Database Administrators - KBGFJG224437-7 | 23 | $121,908 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | Senior Data Engineer | 18 | $144,440 |
| Mphasis Corporation | Database Administrator | 6 | $88,660 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Manager JC50 - Database Administrators | 5 | $99,466 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | DATA ENGINEER II | 4 | $147,000 |
| NTT DATA Americas, Inc. | Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist | 4 | $109,222 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | Data Admin Analyst Senior | 3 | $126,999 |
| Healthcare Arizona LLC | Database Administrator | 3 | $62,300 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Solution Specialist | 3 | $146,800 |
| COMPUSOFT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, INC | CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR | 2 | $80,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Platform Engineer at DIGITAL DATUM INC$80,000PhoenixDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495085
- Database Administrator at MARGIN5 SOLUTIONS INC.$81,120MesaDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486224
- Database Administrators - KBGFJG224437-7 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP$114,908PhoenixDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474467
- Business Analyst at Astra Canyon Group LLC$109,000TucsonDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-462384
- Database Administrator at Mphasis Corporation$88,660PhoenixDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-400399
- Database Administrator at Mphasis Corporation$88,660PhoenixDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25311-385714
- Senior Data Engineer, Product Analytics at Carvana, LLC$100,000TempeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377439
- Senior Data Engineer at American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.$178,464PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-323583
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Database Administrators pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Database Administrators specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 101 certified offers. The most common variant is Database Administrator at a median of $88,660.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | Mphasis Corporation | 31 | $88,660 |
| Data Engineer | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 24 | $132,100 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG224437-7 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 21 | $121,700 |
| Database Engineer | CloudFen LLC | 9 | $129,667 |
| Manager JC50 - Database Administrators | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 4 | $103,335 |
| Staff Data Platform Engineer | Caremark LLC | 3 | $166,950 |
| Engineer | SBP Consulting, Inc. | 3 | $105,000 |
| Database Analyst | AMR Logics LLC | 3 | $84,760 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 3 | $146,800 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Administrators in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 140 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $91,062.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Mphasis Corporation | 65 | $91,062 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 31 | $121,700 |
| Finance and insurance | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 25 | $136,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 10 | $134,435 |
| Manufacturing | Healthcare Arizona LLC | 4 | $62,350 |
| Education | Educational Options Foundation | 2 | $70,337 |
| Government and public sector | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | 1 | $123,661 |
| Healthcare | CTCA SHARED SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $140,063 |
| Transportation and logistics | VM Consolidated, Inc. | 1 | $129,667 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- 02
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- 03
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- 04
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- 05
Test changes to database applications or systems.
- 06
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- 07
Train users and answer questions.
- 08
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-0.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Administrators in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in Arizona is $96,320.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
- The Arizona median is -7.9% versus the BLS national figure of $104,629.
- What is the salary range for Database Administrators in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $51,240 and the 90th-percentile at $146,220, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Database Administrators a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -0.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Database Administrators?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.