How much does a database administrator make in Salem?
$105,500a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $50.71 an hour or $8,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.71
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,960Median: $105,500Highest 10%: $139,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,960 | $32.67 | |
| 25th | $78,230 | $37.61 | |
| Median | $105,500 | $50.71 | |
| 75th | $121,600 | $58.47 | |
| 90th | $139,900 | $67.26 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for database administrators.
| Portland, OR | $103,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $85,280 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $138,900 |
| Software Developer | $131,600 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,700 |
| Database Architect | $126,700 |
| Data Scientist | $124,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,000 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $110,000 |
| Computer Programmer | $103,000 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,500 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $50.71 ($105,500 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $105,500 against $104,600 nationally, 1% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $100,300, so Salem pays 5% more.
Where does Salem rank for database administrator pay?
58 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does a database administrator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,900 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.