How much does a database administrator make in Kentucky?
$87,390a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in Kentucky. That is $42.01 an hour or $7,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.01
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $87,390Highest 10%: $139,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| Median | $87,390 | $42.01 | |
| 75th | $117,400 | $56.44 | |
| 90th | $139,800 | $67.23 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,400 |
| Louisville, KY | $96,850 |
| Lexington, KY | $88,490 |
| Huntington, WV | $57,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 39. New Hampshire | $92,110 |
| 40. Indiana | $90,090 |
| 41. Mississippi | $87,790 |
| 42. Kentucky | $87,390 |
| 43. Idaho | $85,660 |
| 44. Hawaii | $85,500 |
| 45. Montana | $83,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $42.01 ($87,390 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $87,390 against $104,600 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for database administrator pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays database administrators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $102,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.