How much does a database administrator make in Portland?
$83,290a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $40.04 an hour or $6,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.04
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,490Median: $83,290Highest 10%: $133,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 25th | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $83,290 | $40.04 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.06 | |
| 90th | $133,200 | $64.02 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for database administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $40.04 ($83,290 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $83,290 against $104,600 nationally, 20% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $70,500, so Portland pays 18% more.
Where does Portland rank for database administrator pay?
163 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does a database administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,200 or more.
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.