Senior DBA; TS/SCI Impact Data Engineer
Fruition Executive Search · Frederick, Maryland
$180,000 - $240,000
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Pay ranges below come from 119 current database administrator listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay · nationwide
from 119 disclosed ranges
$124,000/yr
Not enough Dallas disclosures yet — this reflects Database Administrator pay across all US locations in our feed.
$27,500$102,500 – $141,500 typical$210,000
Highest-paying employers in our feed
Fruition Executive Searchup to $240,000
Leidosup to $237,000
Jobotup to $220,000
Tabbyup to $210,000
Bart & Associates, LLCup to $200,000
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior PostgreSQL DBA
Jobot · Washington, District of Columbia
$180,000 - $220,000
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Leidos · Annapolis, Maryland
$131,000 - $237,000
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Tabby · New York, New York
$140,000 - $210,000
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Tech Consulting · Rockville, Maryland
$150,000 - $190,000
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Fuze Health Inc. · New Haven, Connecticut
$150,000 - $190,000
Tailor & apply →What moves Database Administrator pay
Seniority
Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior database administrator roles routinely clear the top of the range above.
Company & industry
Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same database administrator title than smaller or non-profit ones.
Local market
Cost of living and local demand shift Dallas offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a Database Administrator make in Dallas?
Based on 119 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Dallas-specific data), the median is around $124,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.
Where do these numbers come from?
Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.
How can I earn more as a Database Administrator?
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