Database Administrator salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for database administrators in New Jersey is $125,860, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,620. New Jersey ranks 3 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$125,860
25th percentile
$94,020
75th percentile
$159,880
90th percentile
$176,130
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 1,810 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $125,070 |
| National median | $104,620 |
| National employment | 69,990 |
States with similar pay for database administrators
- Maryland: median $124,300
- Massachusetts: median $129,300
- District of Columbia: median $118,540
- Colorado: median $118,340
- Washington: median $118,140
- Utah: median $135,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Database Administrators" (15-1242), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.