Database Administrators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $95,530 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.93
10th percentile $62,490
90th percentile $131,390
Employed locally 410
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,490
    25th
    $75,380
    50th (median)
    $95,530
    75th
    $124,420
    90th
    $131,390

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 110% Median Database Administrators salary is 10% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $120,330
    Wilmington, NC $110,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,280
    Winston-Salem, NC $105,730
    Kenosha, WI $105,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,810

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Madison, WI is $45.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.90 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Madison, WI is 8.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,490 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,380.