Database Administrators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $87,060 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.86
10th percentile $53,930
90th percentile $130,250
Employed locally 140
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,930
    25th
    $61,920
    50th (median)
    $87,060
    75th
    $108,500
    90th
    $130,250

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 98% Median Database Administrators salary is 2% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $125,220
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,210
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $103,200
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $103,110
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $101,760

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Portland, ME is $41.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.02 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Portland, ME is 16.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $53,930 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,920.