How much does a database administrator make in Portland?
$103,100a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $49.57 an hour or $8,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $103,100Highest 10%: $140,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $79,180 | $38.07 | |
| Median | $103,100 | $49.57 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.94 | |
| 90th | $140,800 | $67.70 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for database administrators.
| Salem, OR | $105,500 |
| Eugene, OR | $85,280 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,200 |
| Software Developer | $156,000 |
| Database Architect | $143,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 |
| Data Scientist | $129,600 |
| Actuary | $129,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $109,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $104,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $49.57 ($103,100 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $103,100 against $104,600 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $100,300, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for database administrator pay?
72 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does a database administrator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,800 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.