Iowa Wages 15-1242.00 - Database Administrators

In Iowa:

  • Workers on average earn $101,210.
  • 10% of workers earn $58,440 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $156,540 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $104,620.
  • 10% of workers earn $60,230 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $163,320 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$60,230$79,610$104,620$135,460$163,320
Iowa$58,440$76,130$101,210$125,630$156,540
Cedar Rapids, IA$55,810$67,520$82,310$113,510$129,750
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$61,420$76,500$109,750$140,510$157,350
Iowa City, IA$63,880$81,320$101,580$118,530$164,630
Omaha, NE-IA$66,230$82,860$106,270$128,510$156,540

In Iowa:

  • Workers on average earn $48.66 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $28.10 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $75.26 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $50.30 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $28.96 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $78.52 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$28.96$38.28$50.30$65.13$78.52
Iowa$28.10$36.60$48.66$60.40$75.26
Cedar Rapids, IA$26.83$32.46$39.57$54.57$62.38
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$29.53$36.78$52.77$67.55$75.65
Iowa City, IA$30.71$39.10$48.84$56.98$79.15
Omaha, NE-IA$31.84$39.84$51.09$61.78$75.26