Database Administrators Salary in Wisconsin

Database administrators in Wisconsin earn the most in Kenosha (average $113,500 a year) and the least in Eau Claire ($96,340), across the 6 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $103,890 and the median at $100,020 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Wisconsin

Kenosha$113,500
Green Bay$105,660
Madison$105,200
Milwaukee$104,840
Oshkosh$103,120
Eau Claire$96,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kenosha	$113,500	$105,400	$86,370	$83,448	101
Green Bay	$105,660	$103,990	$84,950	$78,398	93
Madison	$105,200	$105,680	$83,780	$78,102	97
Milwaukee	$104,840	$101,510	$77,730	$77,870	97
Oshkosh	$103,120	$98,990	$70,330	$76,762	93
Eau Claire	$96,340	$88,460	$76,440	$72,395	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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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