Database Administrators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $98,650 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.43
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $136,760
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $78,240
    50th (median)
    $98,650
    75th
    $124,810
    90th
    $136,760

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 120% Median Database Administrators salary is 20% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $119,820
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,230
    Software Developers $103,310
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,480
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,630
    Data Scientists $93,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in York, PA is $47.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.31 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in York, PA is 5.7% 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 York?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,240.