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How much does a database administrator make in West Virginia?

$73,490a year

Median yearly pay for database administrators in West Virginia. That is $35.33 an hour or $6,124 a month.

Hourly
$35.33
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among states
50 of 51
Jobs in the state
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,110Median: $73,490Highest 10%: $121,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,110$23.13
25th$53,250$25.60
Median$73,490$35.33
75th$98,430$47.32
90th$121,000$58.18

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$108,800
Hagerstown, MD$103,400
Winchester, VA$88,130
Charleston, WV$70,280
Huntington, WV$57,680
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for database administrators.

47. Arkansas$82,480
48. Wyoming$82,480
49. North Dakota$78,730
50. West Virginia$73,490
51. Maine$70,500
Database Administrator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $35.33 ($73,490 a year).

Do database administrators make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $73,490 against $104,600 nationally, 30% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for database administrator pay?

West Virginia ranks 50 of 51 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays database administrators the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $108,800 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.