Database Administrators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $105,250 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.60
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $136,610
Employed locally 140
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $67,810
    50th (median)
    $105,250
    75th
    $134,840
    90th
    $136,610

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 148% Median Database Administrators salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    New Jersey $128,970
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810

    Nearby metros — Database Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $100,550
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,510
    Ohio $94,020
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $92,860
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,540
    Cleveland, OH $86,270

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$101,110
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,820
    Computer Systems Analysts$97,980
    Computer Network Support Specialists$62,450
    Data Scientists$112,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Akron, OH is $50.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.93 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Akron, OH is 0.6% above the national median of $104,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Administrators in Akron?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,810.