Database Administrators H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Database Administrators is $105K/year, across 26,029 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Database Administrators petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 3,102 | 12.1% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 12,970 | 50.7% | $94K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 5,033 | 19.7% | $121K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4,469 | 17.5% | $139K | 4× |
Across 25,574 certified Database Administrators filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Database Administrators
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 4,483 | $133K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 850 | $132K |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 611 | $88K |
| TekOrg Inc. | 457 | $80K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 369 | $121K |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 329 | $106K |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 281 | $106K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 280 | $117K |
Ranked by certified Database Administrators filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Database Administrators H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,994 | $100K |
| California | 3,220 | $122K |
| New Jersey | 1,902 | $112K |
| Illinois | 1,544 | $87K |
| New York | 1,511 | $119K |
| Georgia | 1,405 | $101K |
| North Carolina | 1,307 | $109K |
| Washington | 1,161 | $120K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Database Administrators H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,044 | $125K |
| Austin, TX | 730 | $113K |
| Seattle, WA | 631 | $125K |
| Dallas, TX | 626 | $110K |
| Irving, TX | 603 | $92K |
| Charlotte, NC | 571 | $108K |
Metros with the highest Database Administrators H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1242.00 — Database Administrators — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.