Database Administrators Salary in Ohio

Database administrators in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $103,910 a year) and the least in Toledo ($86,450), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $100,770 and the median at $97,190 for 1,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$103,910
Columbus$102,550
Cleveland$101,900
Dayton$95,430
Akron$89,370
Toledo$86,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$103,910	$102,360	$74,500	$77,638	95
Columbus	$102,550	$101,450	$76,370	$76,025	95
Cleveland	$101,900	$99,010	$75,900	$75,602	94
Dayton	$95,430	$90,290	$63,900	$71,390	93
Akron	$89,370	$92,420	$55,030	$67,445	93
Toledo	$86,450	$77,200	$53,360	$65,544	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators salary by city and state

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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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