SOC 15-1242 · New York-Newark, NY-NJ · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Database Administrators in New York-Newark is $141,242 per year ($67.91/hr). This is 35% higher than the national median of $104,624. The middle 50% earn between $102,745 and $179,347 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $217,199.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $36.88 | $76,715 | +35.0% |
| P25 | $49.40 | $102,745 | +35.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $67.91 | $141,242 | +35.0% |
| P75 | $86.22 | $179,347 | +35.0% |
| P90 | $104.42 | $217,199 | +35.0% |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The median (P50) annual salary for Database Administrators in New York-Newark is approximately $141,242, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 35% higher than the national median of $104,624.
Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) in New York-Newark earn approximately $76,715 per year. The 25th percentile is $102,745. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $217,199.
New York-Newark pays 35% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $104,624 vs $141,242 in New York-Newark. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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