In 2018, the median annual salary for database administrators was $90,070 and the mean annual wage was $92,030. This is higher than the mean and median annual salaries for all jobs. The amount of salary you can expect to receive would depend on your skills, certifications, and experiences. Having an Oracle database administrator certification would most likely get you higher income offers. The industry and geographical location of your employer also plays a factor in determining your probable wage. Consider looking for employment in top-paying states such as New Jersey, Washington, and California. You can expect to receive around $100,000 annually from companies in these three states.