Database Administrator Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Database Administrators in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$90,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#40 of 51
930 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Indiana?

Database Administrators in Indiana take home a median of $90,090 annually — roughly $43.31 an hour — which runs 14% below the national median of $104,620.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $56,710 while the top 10% make $144,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,810 and $117,600 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,710$27.26
25th percentile (early career)$76,810$36.93
50th percentile (median)$90,090$43.31
75th percentile (experienced)$117,600$56.54
90th percentile (top earners)$144,520$69.48

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories for Database Administrator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Utah$135,750
2Massachusetts$129,300
3New Jersey$125,860
4Maryland$124,300
5District of Columbia$118,540

Working as a Database Administrator in Indiana

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Database Administrators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($90,090) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Database Administrator make in Indiana?
The median Database Administrator salary in Indiana is $90,090 per year, or about $43.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,710 at the entry level to $144,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Database Administrators about 14% less than the national median of $104,620. Indiana ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $90,090 a year. About 930 Database Administrators are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.