Database Administrator Salary in Iowa
Manages databases to ensure data is stored, organized, and accessible efficiently and securely.
State Average
$97,330
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+1.8%
national: $95,580
Metros Covered
13
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$116,605
Des Moines-West Des Moines
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $74K | $95K | $116K | $137K | $117K |
| Ames, IAIA | $68K | $88K | $107K | $127K | $107K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $67K | $85K | $104K | $122K | $104K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $65K | $83K | $102K | $121K | $102K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $66K | $83K | $101K | $118K | $101K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $67K | $81K | $95K | $109K | $95K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $62K | $78K | $95K | $111K | $95K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $63K | $78K | $93K | $108K | $93K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $61K | $77K | $92K | $108K | $92K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $63K | $78K | $92K | $106K | $92K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $60K | $75K | $91K | $106K | $91K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $59K | $74K | $88K | $103K | $88K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $53K | $70K | $87K | $105K | $88K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.