Database Administrators pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for database administrators is $62.16 an hour ($129,300 a year). About 2,310 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($104,620). Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database administrators in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.36 | $69,380 |
| 25% of workers | $44.84 | $93,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.16 | $129,300 |
| 75% of workers | $75.97 | $158,010 |
| 90% of workers | $83.27 | $173,210 |
Database Administrators pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $132,370 | 1,910 |
| Springfield | $114,850 | 90 |
| Worcester | $103,620 | 130 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $87,560 | 40 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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