Database Administrator salary in Dallas, TX
Based on 1,364 certified H-1B filings in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Irving, Plano, Frisco, Westlake, Mckinney.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $87,173 |
| 25th | $89,597 |
| 50th (median) | $105,000 |
| 75th | $131,618 |
| 90th | $149,955 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,000 | $80,018 | $110,000 | 522 |
| FY2021 | $96,000 | $85,363 | $114,000 | 489 |
| FY2022 | $105,000 | $89,544 | $122,554 | 541 |
| FY2023 | $92,000 | $83,886 | $119,188 | 587 |
| FY2024 | $96,000 | $90,022 | $126,848 | 723 |
| FY2025 | $105,139 | $87,173 | $132,100 | 841 |
| FY2026 | $105,000 | $95,035 | $130,000 | 523 |
Cost of living
Dallas's median Database Administrator salary of $105,000 is worth about $101,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Dallas = 103.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Dallas, TX area earned a median of $122,390 in May 2025 (2,430 employed). The H-1B median here is $105,000, 14% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $128,570 | 182 |
| Amazon | $128,400 | 38 |
| NTT DATA | $118,593 | 28 |
| Compunnel Software Group | $114,500 | 26 |
| Fidelity Investments | $120,725 | 21 |
| Bean Infosystems | $87,337 | 20 |
| The Vanguard Group | $138,500 | 20 |
| Cognizant | $102,783 | 18 |
| TekInvaderZ | $95,035 | 18 |
| Infosys | $95,035 | 16 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,070 | 168 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,035 | 733 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,700 | 229 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,000 | 198 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,835 | $73,070 | 168 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,035 | $95,035 | 733 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,000 | $117,700 | 229 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,869 | $140,000 | 198 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.