Technology Ohio (OH) Rank #33 of 50

Database Administrator Salary in Ohio

The median database administrator salary in Ohio is $90,900 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary

$90,900

vs National

$-10,100

State Rank

#33 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Database Administrator Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level database administrator earns around $55,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,500 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$55,800

$-6,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$90,000

$-10,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$130,500

$-14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$52,380	$58,200	$-5,820
25th Percentile	$69,660	$77,400	$-7,740
Median (50th)	$90,900	$101,000	$-10,100
75th Percentile	$115,740	$128,600	$-12,860
90th Percentile	$143,109	$159,010	$-15,901

Database Administrator Salary by City in Ohio

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$95,950

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$86,860

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$90,900

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$82,820

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$84,840

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Ohio

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Ohio has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.