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Database Administrator Salary in Detroit, Michigan

The median database administrator salary in Detroit, MI is $88,880 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 2.2% below the Michigan state average.

City Median
$88,880
vs State Avg
$-2,020
vs National
$-12,120
Cost of Living
88%

Database Administrator Salary in Detroit by Experience

In Detroit, an entry-level database administrator earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,560
$-7,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,000
$-12,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,600
$-17,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Detroit, MI

Percentile Detroit
10th Percentile $51,216
25th Percentile $68,112
Median (50th) $88,880
75th Percentile $113,168
90th Percentile $139,929

Database Administrator Salary in Other Michigan Cities

Ann Arbor, MI
$106,050
Pop. 123,851
Grand Rapids, MI
$90,900
Pop. 198,917
Warren, MI
$88,880
Pop. 139,387
Lansing, MI
$86,860
Pop. 112,644

How to Become a Database Administrator in Detroit

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Detroit and the surrounding Michigan area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Detroit may vary based on local industry and population growth.