Database Administrators Salary in Maryland

Database administrators in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $126,020 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($103,080), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $126,510 and the median at $124,300 for 2,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$126,020
Lexington Park$115,460
Hagerstown$103,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$126,020	$123,730	$100,790	$91,570	104
Lexington Park	$115,460	$116,630	$89,840	$84,753	101
Hagerstown	$103,080	$103,440	$82,330	$76,662	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1242.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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