Salary distribution
Where California database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $84,590 and $149,010, with a median of $111,090.
Database Administrators in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 939 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $127,068. 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 | 123 | $88,608 |
| Level II — qualified | 396 | $120,245 |
| Level III — experienced | 140 | $156,111 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 140 | $174,301 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Database Administrators - KBGFJG278728-5 | 197 | $150,000 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | Technical Support Engineer | 42 | $124,366 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | Database Administrator | 26 | $120,245 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 24 | $149,800 |
| Google LLC | Data Engineer | 16 | $191,000 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer | 16 | $177,769 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Database Administrator | 14 | $120,245 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Project Delivery Specialist | 10 | $139,568 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Database Administrator | 9 | $96,750 |
| Accenture LLP | Adv App/Cloud Supp and Eng Assoc Manager | 8 | $157,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Database Analyst at TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC$118,664San JoseDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500817
- Oracle Technical Architect at SiritechSolutions Corp$102,211BerkeleyDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-504225
- Founding Database Engineer at AkashX, Inc.$148,000Palo AltoDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503211
- Database Administrators - KBGFJG128821-20 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP$150,000San JoseDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496633
- Cloud Database Administrator at Sharp Decisions, Inc.$143,520TorranceDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497992
- Database Administrator at Data Solutions Inc$90,189IrvineDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495821
- Database Administrator Expert at Experian Information Solutions, Inc.$156,056TorranceDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491666
- Senior Data Architect at Sharp Decisions, Inc.$164,320TorranceDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491634
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 California
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 California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 580 certified offers. The most common variant is Database Administrators - KBGFJG278728-5 at a median of $150,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG278728-5 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 179 | $150,000 |
| Database Administrator | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 165 | $120,000 |
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 86 | $133,155 |
| Database Engineer | Google LLC | 42 | $151,055 |
| Technical Support Engineer | ServiceNow, Inc. | 28 | $123,512 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 16 | $163,250 |
| Data Analyst | Zum Services, Inc. | 14 | $124,000 |
| Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering | Prosper Marketplace, Inc. | 12 | $161,628 |
| Database Analyst | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 11 | $89,586 |
| Oracle Database Administrator | Reiter Affiliated Companies, LLC | 10 | $94,900 |
| Engineer | Western Alliance Bank | 9 | $132,000 |
| Database Developer | COGNITIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INC. | 8 | $92,100 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Administrators in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 932 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $120,245.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | ServiceNow, Inc. | 442 | $120,245 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 276 | $140,400 |
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 74 | $161,250 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 55 | $134,763 |
| Finance and insurance | Western Alliance Bank | 44 | $139,882 |
| Education | The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 11 | $155,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Cargo Solution Express, Inc. | 9 | $74,880 |
| Healthcare | Stanford Health Care | 6 | $144,000 |
| Real estate | Zillow, Inc. | 6 | $93,246 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Mina Group, LLC | 5 | $100,385 |
| Government and public sector | Kern Health Systems | 3 | $170,107 |
| Energy and utilities | California Independent System Operator Corporation | 1 | $145,527 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California 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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Metro-level salary data for database administrators in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$148,430
- Sacramento$125,220
- San Francisco$117,020
- San Diego$111,320
- Riverside$105,760
- Los Angeles$105,400
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Administrators in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in California is $111,090.
- How does California compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
- The California median is +6.2% versus the BLS national figure of $104,629.
- What is the salary range for Database Administrators in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,190 and the 90th-percentile at $175,950, 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.