Database Administrators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $126,810 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.97
10th percentile $63,500
90th percentile $168,950
Employed locally 970
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,500
    25th
    $81,400
    50th (median)
    $126,810
    75th
    $142,910
    90th
    $168,950

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 124% Median Database Administrators salary is 24% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $125,220

    Nearby metros — Database Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Boulder, CO $123,510
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $120,610
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,990
    Colorado $119,940

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $134,120
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,940
    Computer Network Architects $132,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,490
    Data Scientists $105,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other $122,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Denver, CO is $60.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.42 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Denver, CO is 21.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $63,500 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,400.