Database Administrators Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $86,270 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.48
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $137,260
Employed locally 380
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $62,960
    50th (median)
    $86,270
    75th
    $124,280
    90th
    $137,260

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 126% Median Database Administrators salary is 26% 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
    Akron, OH $105,250
    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

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$102,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,080
    Computer Systems Analysts$97,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists$61,830
    Data Scientists$96,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Cleveland, OH is $41.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.73 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Cleveland, OH is 17.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,960.