Database Administrators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $123,510 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.38
10th percentile $70,000
90th percentile $165,900
Employed locally 110
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,000
    25th
    $81,310
    50th (median)
    $123,510
    75th
    $152,350
    90th
    $165,900

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 120% Median Database Administrators salary is 20% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $120,610
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,990
    Colorado $119,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$159,670
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    Computer Occupations, All Other$147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,320
    Data Scientists$121,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Boulder, CO is $59.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.73 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Boulder, CO is 18.1% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $70,000 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,310.