Database Administrator Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$135,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$65.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+30% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#1 of 51
1,200 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Utah?

A Database Administrator working in Utah earns a median salary of $135,750 per year, or about $65.26 per hour. That is 30% above the national median of $104,620 for this occupation.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $75,450 while the top 10% make $149,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $100,860 and $135,750 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$75,450$36.27
25th percentile (early career)$100,860$48.49
50th percentile (median)$135,750$65.26
75th percentile (experienced)$135,750$65.26
90th percentile (top earners)$149,950$72.09

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 1st 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($135,750) 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 Utah?
The median Database Administrator salary in Utah is $135,750 per year, or about $65.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $75,450 at the entry level to $149,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Database Administrators about 30% more than the national median of $104,620. Utah ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Utah pays above the national median for this occupation, at $135,750 a year. About 1,200 Database Administrators are employed in Utah. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.