SQL Server Database Administrator Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a SQL Server Database Administrator make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a SQL Server Database Administrator in Houston, TX is $73,928. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,452 to $82,933, with most professionals earning between $59,646 and $91,131.

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SQL Server Database Administrator

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What does a SQL Server Database Administrator do?

Common responsibilities of a SQL Server Database Administrator

Designs, maintains and alters new and existing database backend systems including database storage design such as physical file location, database architecture, logical and physical drive assignments, hardware selection and configuration, SAN related recommendations, and software version selection.

April 10, 2023

Supports business management with database access, optimum resource configuration, cost analysis, and database performance.

December 01, 2022

Installation, configuration, monitoring, space management, database backup and recovery, and may design disaster recovery procedures.

February 13, 2023

Participate in the planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades and maintaining of databases to meet defined requirements.

March 27, 2023

Monitors progress of projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.

April 02, 2023

Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for SQL Server Database Administrator in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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66452

82933

73928

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67885

85413

75548

What is the average salary for SQL Server Database Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SQL Server Database Administrator in Houston, TX. The base salary for SQL Server Database Administrator ranges from $66,452 to $82,933 with the average base salary of $73,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,885 to $85,413 with the average total cash compensation of $75,548.

View Average Salary for SQL Server Database Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,928	$66,452 - $82,933
Bonus	$1,620	$1,433 - $2,481
Total Pay	$75,548	$67,885 - $85,413

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

SQL Server Database Administrator Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,206 - $82,625	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,206 - $82,625	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,235 - $80,166	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,057 - $78,695	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,659 - $76,951	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,913 - $82,260	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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