Database Administrator Salary in Colorado
Manages databases to ensure data is stored, organized, and accessible efficiently and securely.
State Average
$110,586
across 10 metros
vs National Avg
+15.7%
national: $95,580
Metros Covered
10
8 above national avg
Highest Metro
$119,579
Boulder
All metro areas in Colorado
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10 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, COCO | $74K | $97K | $119K | $142K | $120K |
| Colorado Springs, COCO | $75K | $97K | $118K | $140K | $119K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COCO | $71K | $94K | $117K | $140K | $118K |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $71K | $94K | $117K | $139K | $117K |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $70K | $93K | $116K | $138K | $116K |
| Greeley, COCO | $75K | $94K | $113K | $133K | $114K |
| Pueblo, COCO | $70K | $91K | $113K | $135K | $113K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, COCO | $65K | $89K | $113K | $137K | $113K |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $65K | $77K | $89K | $101K | $89K |
| Grand Junction, COCO | $60K | $74K | $88K | $102K | $88K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.