Database Administrators pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,520 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Bloomington earn between $87,620 and $110,170.
- $70K10th
- $88K25th
- $104KMedian
- $110K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,240 | $8,353 | $48.19 |
| Median | $104,360 | $8,697 | $50.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,620 | $7,302 | $42.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,170 | $9,181 | $52.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Database administrators in Bloomington earn about the same as the Indiana average ($98,070) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $100,240 | $104,360 | $69,550 | $144,520 | 100 |
| Indiana | $98,070 | $90,090 | $56,710 | $144,520 | 930 |
| United States | $110,090 | $104,620 | $60,230 | $163,320 | 69,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Database Administrators salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $100,240, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $74,248 a year, or $6,187 a month and $2,856 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $100,240 buys what about $105,423 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 2nd of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($102,820).
- Indianapolis$102,820
- Bloomington$100,240
- Evansville$97,750
- South Bend$93,000
- Fort Wayne$87,640
Highest-paying cities for database administrators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,150).
- San Jose, CA$145,150
- San Francisco, CA$134,720
- Seattle, WA$131,460
- Boston, MA$130,100
- San Luis Obispo, CA$127,450
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Database Administrators salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Bloomington?
$48.19 an hour on average, and $50.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $74,248 a year ($6,187 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,240. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do database administrators earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($110,090).
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; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.18, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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