Database Administrators pay in Maryland
Database Administrators in Maryland earn an average of $126,510 a year. That is $16,420 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $110,090. The best-paying metro area is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $126,020.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $110,090 | $52.93 |
| Maryland | $126,510 | $60.82 |
| District of Columbia | $115,790 | $55.67 |
| Delaware | $110,100 | $52.94 |
| Virginia | $104,560 | $50.27 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,210 | $50.10 |
| West Virginia | $79,460 | $38.20 |
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Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do database administrators make in Maryland?
The average is $126,510 a year, and the median is $124,300. That is $16,420 (15%) more than the U.S. average of $110,090.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$60.82 an hour on average; the median is $59.76.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($126,020), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($119,320). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($103,080).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #2 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.