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Database Administrators average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$118,560
- Austin$117,420
- Houston$114,100
- San Antonio$107,990
- Tyler$99,840
- College Station$97,040
- McAllen$87,500
- El Paso$75,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $118,560 | $122,390 | $94,510 | $92,237 | 103 |
| Austin | $117,420 | $123,830 | $93,210 | $91,435 | 98 |
| Houston | $114,100 | $116,030 | $85,040 | $89,099 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $107,990 | $107,410 | $83,060 | $84,801 | 95 |
| Tyler | $99,840 | $101,680 | $101,680 | $79,067 | 92 |
| College Station | $97,040 | $97,720 | $79,020 | $77,098 | 91 |
| McAllen | $87,500 | $82,890 | $65,850 | $70,386 | 86 |
| El Paso | $75,210 | $78,520 | $36,550 | $61,740 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1242.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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