How much does a database administrator make in New York?
$105,900a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in New York. That is $50.91 an hour or $8,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.91
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,090Median: $105,900Highest 10%: $178,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| 25th | $78,610 | $37.79 | |
| Median | $105,900 | $50.91 | |
| 75th | $141,600 | $68.06 | |
| 90th | $178,600 | $85.86 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $121,600 |
| Albany, NY | $102,200 |
| Utica, NY | $88,360 |
| Binghamton, NY | $87,270 |
| Syracuse, NY | $86,810 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,490 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,820 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 14. Connecticut | $108,300 |
| 15. Georgia | $106,800 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $106,000 |
| 17. New York | $105,900 |
| 18. Illinois | $104,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $104,300 |
| 20. Vermont | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $50.91 ($105,900 a year).
Do database administrators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $105,900 against $104,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for database administrator pay?
New York ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays database administrators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $121,600 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.