BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Database Administrators in New York

$114,100 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$54.86 per hour

▲ 3.6% above U.S. average9th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$114,100per year
Median$105,900per year
Hourly$54.86per hour
10th – 90th percentile$60,090 – $178,580per year

Database Administrators Pay Range in New York

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$60,090
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$78,610
  • 50th Percentile — Median$105,900
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$141,570
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$178,580

Half of Database Administrators in New York earn more than $105,900. The top 10% make $178,580 or more, while entry-level workers start around $60,090.

Database Administrators in New York: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New York ranks 9th of 51 states for Database Administrators pay, at $114,100 per year (3.6% above the U.S. average of $110,090).
  • 3,590 people work as Database Administrators in New York — 5.1% of all U.S. Database Administrators jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.82: Database Administrators jobs are less concentrated in New York than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,090; the top 10% earn over $178,580.
  • Hourly equivalent: $54.86 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $126,790.
  • Among technology jobs in New York, Computer and Information Research Scientists pays the most ($203,370).

Database Administrators Job Market in New York

Key factors affecting compensation

New York's key industries are Finance, Technology, Media, and its job market is rated very strong. Database Administrators here earn $114,100 on average, placing the state 9th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.38 (U.S. = 1.00), a New York salary of $114,100 is roughly equivalent to $82,681 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, California ($121,500), Utah ($121,270), District of Columbia ($115,790) are the closest alternatives for Database Administrators weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Database Administrators salary in New York?

The average Database Administrators salary in New York is $114,100 per year (median $105,900), which is 3.6% above the national average of $110,090.

How does New York rank for Database Administrators pay?

New York ranks 9th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts ($126,790/yr).

How much do entry-level Database Administrators make in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% of Database Administrators in New York earn about $60,090 per year and the 25th percentile is $78,610.

How much do Database Administrators make per hour in New York?

About $54.86 per hour, based on the $114,100 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Database Administrators work in New York?

BLS counts 3,590 Database Administrators jobs in New York (OEWS May 2025).

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