WHAT EXACTLY IS A DBA? - How much does this job

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WHAT EXACTLY IS A DBA? - How much does this job pay?

In 2002, the middle 50 percent of database administrators earned between $40,550 and $75,100. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned less than $30,750. The highest-paid 10 percent earned more than $92,910.
Median annual earnings of database administrators were $60,650 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $44,490 and $81,140. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,380, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,450. In May 2004, median annual earnings of database administrators employed in computer systems design and related services were $70,530, and for those in management of companies and enterprises, earnings were $65,990.

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