Database Administrators Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $78,280 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $51,050
90th percentile $122,750
Employed locally 100
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,050
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $103,200
    90th
    $122,750

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 123% Median Database Administrators salary is 23% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,980
    Software Developers $110,860
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,570
    Data Scientists $84,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Scranton, PA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.18 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Scranton, PA is 25.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $51,050 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.