Database Administrator Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$99,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#31 of 51
1,150 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Michigan?

A Database Administrator working in Michigan earns a median salary of $99,830 per year, or about $48.00 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $104,620 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $58,540 while the top 10% make $150,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $75,740 and $128,020 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$58,540$28.14
25th percentile (early career)$75,740$36.41
50th percentile (median)$99,830$48.00
75th percentile (experienced)$128,020$61.55
90th percentile (top earners)$150,140$72.18

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 31st 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($99,830) 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 Michigan?
The median Database Administrator salary in Michigan is $99,830 per year, or about $48.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,540 at the entry level to $150,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Database Administrators about 5% less than the national median of $104,620. Michigan ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $99,830 a year. About 1,150 Database Administrators are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.