You can search for prevailing wages here: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx A database enginee

You can search for prevailing wages here: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesWizardStart.aspx A database engineer in San Francisco is here: http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?area=41884&code=15-1061.00&year=11&source=1 http://www.flcdatacenter.com/OesQuickResults.aspx?area=41884... The levels are (very roughly): 1 = entry-level, 2 = junior, 3 = experienced, 4 = senior, usually with some management. So they would be required to pay at least $92k; they can pay more if they want. However, it varies by area - the same DBA in LA would earn $3k less.