Database Administrators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $102,110 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.09
10th percentile $61,640
90th percentile $156,870
Employed locally 350
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,640
    25th
    $84,610
    50th (median)
    $102,110
    75th
    $130,870
    90th
    $156,870

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 134% Median Database Administrators salary is 34% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Milwaukee, WI is $49.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.52 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $61,640 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,610.