Database Administrators Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $78,280 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $62,700
90th percentile $100,320
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,700
    25th
    $78,280
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $100,320
    90th
    $100,320

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 106% Median Database Administrators salary is 6% 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
    Bozeman, MT $85,270
    Binghamton, NY $84,820
    Missoula, MT $82,630
    Great Falls, MT $80,470
    Billings, MT $77,930

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $97,470
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,870
    Computer Systems Analysts $79,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Operations Research Analysts $80,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Helena, MT is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.88 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Helena, MT is 25.2% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,700 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,280.