Database Administrators in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $86,410 and $138,480, with a median of $114,400.
Database Administrators in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 1,949 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $104,320. 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 | 247 | $73,070 |
| Level II — qualified | 1,044 | $95,035 |
| Level III — experienced | 334 | $118,280 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 285 | $138,965 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Database Administrators - KBGFJG102000-22 | 429 | $121,550 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Data Engineer II | 32 | $126,250 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | Infrastructure Consultant 2 | 26 | $89,398 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Database Administrator | 25 | $114,000 |
| Informatica LLC | Lead Technical Support Engineer | 25 | $95,264 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Support Engineer I-External | 23 | $124,700 |
| NTT DATA Americas, Inc. | Business Intelligence Senior Specialist | 22 | $118,593 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | Database Administrator | 20 | $86,662 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Manager JC50 - Database Administrators | 18 | $102,783 |
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | Data Engineer, Specialist | 18 | $138,522 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Cloud Engineer at Synapse Tech Services Inc.$112,000AustinWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-729261
- Business Intelligence Senior Specialist at NTT DATA Americas, Inc.$120,186AddisonDecided —I-200-26084-729669
- Support Engineer III at Amazon.com Services LLC$82,160AustinWage Level IDecided —I-200-26084-728473
- Database Administrators - KBGFJG413475-1 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP$125,000DallasWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-727724
- Applications and Data Platform Engineer at James Avery Craftsman, Inc.$167,774Cedar ParkWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-724988
- Data Engineer at Southwest Airlines Co.$118,664DallasWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26084-727412
- Senior Cloud Operations DBA I at PowerSchool Group LLC$143,097LeanderWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721331
- Database Administrator at Hexaware Technologies, Inc.$95,035PlanoWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721009
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.
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Database Administrators pay by experience level in Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 1,273 certified offers. The most common variant is Database Administrator at a median of $95,035.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 470 | $95,035 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG102000-22 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 410 | $120,246 |
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 153 | $111,400 |
| Database Engineer | EFICENS SYSTEMS INC | 66 | $95,100 |
| Data Analyst | Propel Infotech Inc | 35 | $89,398 |
| Oracle Database Administrator | FourthSquare, LLC | 28 | $100,000 |
| Lead Technical Support Engineer | Informatica LLC | 23 | $95,264 |
| Infrastructure Consultant | INFOSYS LIMITED | 21 | $89,398 |
| Support Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 18 | $98,520 |
| Manager, Data Engineering | Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. | 17 | $142,077 |
| Database Analyst | ARCANE SYSTEMS INC | 16 | $87,173 |
| Support Engineer I-External | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 16 | $109,300 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Administrators in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 1,938 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $95,035.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | INFOSYS LIMITED | 1,012 | $95,035 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 585 | $115,000 |
| Finance and insurance | The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 146 | $134,684 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 79 | $120,400 |
| Manufacturing | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 50 | $127,483 |
| Transportation and logistics | Southwest Airlines Co. | 19 | $118,664 |
| Education | Dallas Independent School District | 18 | $117,440 |
| Healthcare | Abilene Regional MHMR Center | 16 | $89,584 |
| Energy and utilities | NABORS CORPORATE SERVICES, INC. | 9 | $145,000 |
| Real estate | Camden Homes LLC | 2 | $79,000 |
| Media and entertainment | Fox Cable Network Services, LLC | 1 | $164,697 |
| Government and public sector | NRG Energy, Inc. | 1 | $127,483 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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 Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$123,830
- Dallas$122,390
- Houston$116,030
- San Antonio$107,410
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Administrators in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in Texas is $114,400.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
- The Texas median is +7.0% versus the BLS national figure of $106,877.
- What is the salary range for Database Administrators in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,950 and the 90th-percentile at $161,590, 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.