Database Administrators wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, a Database Administrators job reaches Level III at $118,373 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-1242 · OEWS area 19100 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Database Administrators (SOC 15-1242), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$77,668$37.34
Level II2$98,010$47.12
Level III3$118,373$56.91
Level IV4$138,716$66.69

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $125,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $138,716 (+$13,716). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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