Database Administrator Salary in Michigan
Manages databases to ensure data is stored, organized, and accessible efficiently and securely.
State Average
$90,610
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
-5.2%
national: $95,580
Metros Covered
19
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$104,000
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
All metro areas in Michigan
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MIMI | $62K | $83K | $104K | $125K | $104K |
| Flint, MIMI | $61K | $82K | $102K | $123K | $102K |
| Monroe, MIMI | $61K | $81K | $101K | $121K | $101K |
| Jackson, MIMI | $60K | $80K | $100K | $120K | $100K |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $58K | $78K | $98K | $118K | $98K |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MIMI | $53K | $73K | $93K | $114K | $94K |
| Ann Arbor, MIMI | $65K | $79K | $93K | $106K | $93K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MIMI | $55K | $73K | $91K | $109K | $91K |
| Saginaw, MIMI | $53K | $72K | $90K | $108K | $90K |
| Battle Creek, MIMI | $53K | $72K | $90K | $108K | $90K |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $57K | $73K | $89K | $106K | $90K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MIMI | $54K | $72K | $89K | $106K | $89K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MIMI | $54K | $71K | $87K | $104K | $87K |
| Bay City, MIMI | $54K | $70K | $87K | $103K | $87K |
| Midland, MIMI | $54K | $70K | $87K | $103K | $87K |
| Niles, MIMI | $52K | $67K | $82K | $97K | $82K |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $53K | $66K | $79K | $91K | $79K |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $53K | $66K | $79K | $91K | $79K |
| Traverse City, MIMI | $52K | $65K | $78K | $91K | $79K |
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.