Database Administrators Salary in Massachusetts

Database administrators in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $130,100 a year) and the least in Amherst ($90,260), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $126,790 and the median at $129,300 for 2,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$130,100
Springfield$109,660
Worcester$109,630
Amherst$90,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$130,100	$132,370	$96,010	$94,004	108
Springfield	$109,660	$114,850	$76,750	$80,813	96
Worcester	$109,630	$103,620	$77,100	$80,793	103
Amherst	$90,260	$87,560	$65,960	$68,135	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums 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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