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
10th Percentile $52,380
25th Percentile $69,660
Median (50th) $90,900
75th Percentile $115,740
90th Percentile $143,109

Major Cities for Database Administrators in Ohio

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Columbus, OH
Metro area for database administrator employment
Cleveland, OH
Metro area for database administrator employment
Cincinnati, OH
Metro area for database administrator employment
Toledo, OH
Metro area for database administrator employment
Akron, OH
Metro area for database administrator employment

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.