Database Administrators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $102,520 -2% vs national
Median hourly $49.29
10th percentile $59,680
90th percentile $153,210
Employed locally 690
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,680
    25th
    $78,950
    50th (median)
    $102,520
    75th
    $130,760
    90th
    $153,210

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 108% Median Database Administrators salary is 8% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $124,550
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $123,110
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $122,110

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other $117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Portland, OR-WA is $49.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.70 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $59,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,950.