Database Administrator Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$106,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#16 of 51
280 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Rhode Island?

Database Administrators in Rhode Island take home a median of $106,020 annually — roughly $50.97 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $104,620.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $63,430 while the top 10% make $154,860 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,710 and $129,190 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,430$30.50
25th percentile (early career)$77,710$37.36
50th percentile (median)$106,020$50.97
75th percentile (experienced)$129,190$62.11
90th percentile (top earners)$154,860$74.45

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 16th 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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island pay ($106,020) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Database Administrator salary in Rhode Island is $106,020 per year, or about $50.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,430 at the entry level to $154,860 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Database Administrators about 1% more than the national median of $104,620. Rhode Island ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $106,020 a year. About 280 Database Administrators are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.