Database Administrators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Database Administrators in Illinois earn a median salary of $95,486 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $104,620. An estimated 2,020 database administrators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $72,760 to $104,990 depending on location.
$95,486
Avg median salary in Illinois
$104,990
Highest paying metro
$72,760
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in Illinois
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Database Administrators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $104,990 | $68,810 | $131,600 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $103,700 | $73,200 | $135,080 | 1,830 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,060 | $82,640 | $117,940 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $94,920 | $61,530 | $122,110 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $72,760 | $55,190 | $100,130 | 50 |