Database Administrator salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for database administrators in Massachusetts is $129,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,620. Massachusetts ranks 2 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$129,300
25th percentile
$93,280
75th percentile
$158,010
90th percentile
$173,210
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 2,310 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $126,790 |
| National median | $104,620 |
| National employment | 69,990 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $132,370
States with similar pay for database administrators
- New Jersey: median $125,860
- Maryland: median $124,300
- Utah: median $135,750
- District of Columbia: median $118,540
- Colorado: median $118,340
- Washington: median $118,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Database Administrators" (15-1242), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.