Database Administrators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $89,750 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.15
10th percentile $53,890
90th percentile $138,330
Employed locally 520
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,890
    25th
    $73,300
    50th (median)
    $89,750
    75th
    $124,150
    90th
    $138,330

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 121% Median Database Administrators salary is 21% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $125,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $104,420
    Lexington Park, MD $102,400
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $101,060

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
    Data Scientists $96,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Pittsburgh, PA is $43.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.45 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 14.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $53,890 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,300.