Database Administrators pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for database administrators is $50.45 an hour ($104,930 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,620). It is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($100,110).
Pay range for database administrators in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.32 | $65,150 |
| 25% of workers | $39.48 | $82,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.45 | $104,930 |
| 75% of workers | $67.02 | $139,400 |
| 90% of workers | $80.27 | $166,960 |
Database Administrators pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page) | $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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $133,040 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,210 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,050 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $121,990 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,460 |
| Computer Network Architects | $138,850 |
| Information Security Analysts | $132,560 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,740 |
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