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Database Administrator Salary in Omaha, Nebraska

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$91,924/ year

Median Database Administrator in Omaha, NE

$55,645
10th
$67,860
25th
$91,924
Median
$120,060
75th
$146,473
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$91,924
Total compensation (est.)
$105,713
Bonus range
$3,900 – $16,560
Mean salary
$97,439

How This Compares

Omaha, NE median
$91,924
Nebraska median
$107,773-14.7%
National median
$105,660-13.0%

Cost of living in Omaha is 0% below the national average. Salary of $91,924 here is equivalent to $91,924 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$66,185-28.0%
3-5 years
$83,651-9.0%
6-10 years
$102,955+12.0%
10+ years
$126,855+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$80,893-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$91,924
Enterprise (5,000+)
$108,470+18.0%

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Database Administrator Salaries in Nearby Cities

Lincoln, NE$105,660/yr

Related Jobs in Omaha

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Senior Software Engineer$113,239/yr
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Full Stack Developer$113,239/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$44/hr
Monthly gross$7,660/mo
25th percentile$67,860/yr
75th percentile$120,060/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Nebraska Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.0%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Database Administrator salary in Omaha?

The median Database Administrator salary in Omaha is $91,924 per year, with a range from $67,860 at the 25th percentile to $120,060 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Database Administrator pay in Omaha compare to the national average?

Database Administrator salaries in Omaha are 13% below the national median of $105,660. After adjusting for Omaha's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $91,924 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Database Administrator salaries in Omaha?

In Omaha, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Database Administrator roles start around $55,645, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $146,473 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Omaha a good place for Database Administrator jobs?

Omaha offers a Database Administrator median of $91,924, which is 13% below the US median of $105,660. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Omaha is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Database Administrator salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Database Administrator in Omaha is $120,060, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.