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Database Administrators salary in Kansas

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+8%offers
-20.1%wages
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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$112,740
Mean annual$118,250
Range (10th to 90th)$60,320 to $201,980
Kansas employment560
State vs national+7.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Kansas database administrators fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$60,32025TH$78,720MEDIAN$112,74075TH$147,53090TH$201,980

The middle 50% of workers earn between $78,720 and $147,530, with a median of $112,740.

Real disclosed salaries

Database Administrators in Kansas: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 30 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $127,900. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry2$120,851
Level II — qualified4$102,170
Level III — experienced15$131,100
Level IV — fully competent3$150,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in Kansas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Garmin International Inc.Senior Database Administrator6$118,227
Ernst & Young U.S. LLPDatabase Administrator - KBGFJG46029-254$136,401
CitiusTech Inc.Technical Specialist3$131,100
T-Mobile USA, Inc.Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture2$124,701
IBM CorporationSenior Application Database Administrator2$118,227
SE2, LLCSr. Database Administrator2$142,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTERTECHNICAL ENGINEER I-DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR1$92,700
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLCDatabase Administrator1$127,500
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPManager JC50 - Database Administrators1$109,034
ExzacConsultant1$150,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture at T-Mobile USA, Inc.
    $128,300
    Overland ParkDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-450639
  • TECHNICAL ENGINEER I-DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR at THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
    $92,700
    KANSAS CITYDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-395220
  • Senior Database Administrator at Garmin International Inc.
    $109,034
    OlatheDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-389201
  • Database Administrator at Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
    $127,500
    Overland ParkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-361145
  • Lead Database Administrator at Garmin International Inc.
    $136,490
    OlatheDecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-335055
  • Manager JC50 - Database Administrators at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $109,034
    Overland ParkWage Level IIIDecided Sep 23, 2025I-200-25259-310690
  • Senior Database Administrator at Garmin International Inc.
    $109,034
    OlatheWage Level IIIDecided Sep 5, 2025I-200-25240-272910
  • Consultant at Exzac
    $150,000
    Overland ParkWage Level IVDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-260067

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.

By seniority

Database Administrators pay by experience level in Kansas

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.

Specialties

Database Administrators specialties in Kansas

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 18 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Database Administrator at a median of $127,500.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Senior Database AdministratorGarmin International Inc.15$127,500
Database Administrator - KBGFJG46029-25Ernst & Young U.S. LLP3$136,401

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Database Administrators in Kansas, by industry

Median offered wage across 30 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $118,227.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCitiusTech Inc.12$118,227
ManufacturingGarmin International Inc.6$118,227
Finance and insuranceSE2, LLC5$150,000
Professional servicesErnst & Young U.S. LLP4$136,401
EducationTHE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER2$118,842
HealthcareThe Children's Mercy Hospital1$104,374

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Kansas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Kansas2023 to 2024
$133,2002023$112,7402024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 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

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.

  2. 02

    Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

  3. 03

    Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

  4. 04

    Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.

  5. 05

    Test changes to database applications or systems.

  6. 06

    Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

  7. 07

    Train users and answer questions.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Database Administrators in Kansas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in Kansas is $112,740.
How does Kansas compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
The Kansas median is +7.8% versus the BLS national figure of $104,629.
What is the salary range for Database Administrators in Kansas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,320 and the 90th-percentile at $201,980, 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.
Disclaimer

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.