How much does a database administrator make in Pennsylvania?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in Pennsylvania. That is $48.13 an hour or $8,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.13
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,780Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $158,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| 25th | $76,990 | $37.01 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.95 | |
| 90th | $158,400 | $76.13 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,100 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $100,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $86,720 |
| York, PA | $85,630 |
| Reading, PA | $84,290 |
| Allentown, PA | $82,640 |
| Scranton, PA | $79,730 |
| Erie, PA | $74,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 25. Missouri | $100,300 |
| 26. Oregon | $100,300 |
| 27. Kansas | $100,200 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $100,100 |
| 29. Nebraska | $100,000 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $100,000 |
| 31. Michigan | $99,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $48.13 ($100,100 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $100,100 against $104,600 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for database administrator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays database administrators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $104,900 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.