Database Administrators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $94,920 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.63
10th percentile $56,710
90th percentile $162,900
Employed locally 430
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,710
    25th
    $70,840
    50th (median)
    $94,920
    75th
    $132,930
    90th
    $162,900

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 100% Median Database Administrators salary is 0% 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
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $123,110
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $105,630
    Ogden, UT $102,620
    Connecticut $101,990
    Utah $97,890
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,580

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Salt Lake City, UT is $45.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.32 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $56,710 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,840.