Database Administrators Salary
The median pay for a database administrators in Colorado is $118,340/year ($56.9/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $165K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $118K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level database administrators (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $118K. Top earners bring in $165K or more, a $103K spread from bottom to top.
Database Administrators salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $129K | +9% | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $120K | +2% | 800 |
| Colorado Springs | $118K | -0% | 110 |
| Boulder | $116K | -2% | 110 |
| Greeley | $107K | -10% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a database administrator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $118K, rent takes 28.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for database administrators in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new database administrators typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,716/month.
Is database administrator a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $118K here vs. $105K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for database administrators?
Colorado pays $118K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s +13%.
How much do database administrators make in Colorado?
The median is $118,340 a year, that works out to about $57 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,930, and experienced database administrators can clear $164,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $118K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,203/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 28.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a database administrators salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median database administrators salary is worth about $118,340 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do database administrators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.