Database Administrators pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for database administrators is $48.13 an hour ($100,110 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,620). Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database administrators in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.26 | $58,780 |
| 25% of workers | $37.01 | $76,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.13 | $100,110 |
| 75% of workers | $62.95 | $130,930 |
| 90% of workers | $76.14 | $158,360 |
Database Administrators pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $104,930 | 1,580 |
| Pittsburgh | $102,070 | 470 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $100,110 | 190 |
| Lancaster | $86,720 | 50 |
| York-Hanover | $85,630 | 40 |
| Reading | $84,290 | 60 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $82,640 | 150 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $79,730 | 50 |
| Erie | $74,540 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $126,550 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,670 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,550 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $86,140 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,840 |
| Information Security Analysts | $117,770 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $93,030 |
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