Database Administrators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $85,560 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.14
10th percentile $64,340
90th percentile $129,830
Employed locally 110
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,340
    25th
    $73,210
    50th (median)
    $85,560
    75th
    $107,630
    90th
    $129,830

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 98% Median Database Administrators salary is 2% below 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
    Wilmington, NC $110,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $107,370
    Bloomington, IL $104,990
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,420
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $119,310
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,050
    Computer Programmers $80,560
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Ann Arbor, MI is $41.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 18.2% below 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $64,340 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,210.