Database Administrators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $120,610 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $57.99
10th percentile $59,240
90th percentile $161,680
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,240
    25th
    $71,390
    50th (median)
    $120,610
    75th
    $145,460
    90th
    $161,680

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 132% Median Database Administrators salary is 32% 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
    Boulder, CO $123,510
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,990
    Colorado $119,940

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $74,780
    Computer Occupations, All Other $119,230
    Computer Network Architects $136,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,120
    Data Scientists $112,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Fort Collins, CO is $57.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.52 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 15.3% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $59,240 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,390.