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Database Administrator Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad CA (2026)

Enterprise tech and telecom core data needs.

Median Salary: $171,350

Range: $115K – $285K

CoL Tier: High · 3-Year Trend: +4.5% · Source: Built In; Coursera (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$158,700

Experience Level

Senior Architects hit $231k+; national median at $149k.

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