Database Administrators Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $89,410 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.99
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $135,780
Employed locally 70
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $64,720
    50th (median)
    $89,410
    75th
    $126,050
    90th
    $135,780

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Wilmington, NC $110,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $107,370
    Bloomington, IL $104,990
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,420
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $92,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,790
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,140
    Data Scientists $83,830
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Lansing, MI is $42.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Lansing, MI is 14.5% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,720.