Database Administrator Salary in Oregon
Based on 730+ workers in Oregon
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OR)
$138,250
$66.47/hr
vs National Average
$132,518
+4.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$101K – $176K
730 employed in Oregon
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,820 |
| 25th percentile | $113,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $138,250 |
| 75th percentile | $161,230 |
| 90th percentile | $175,600 |
Top-Paying Industries for Database Administrator (U.S.)
Which industries pay Database Administrators the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Database Administrators in Oregon tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $149,490 | 4K |
| Information | $148,000 | 11K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $146,590 | 380 |
| Finance and Insurance | $146,470 | 9K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $145,240 | 60 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in Oregon vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oregon) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,780 |
| 2023 | $134,980 |
| 2024 | $139,660 |
| 2025 | $138,250 |
| 2026 (projected) | $138,250 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oregon Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,780 | $123,276 |
| 2023 | $134,980 | $125,122 |
| 2024 | $139,660 | $130,531 |
| 2025 | $138,250 | $132,518 |
| 2026 (projected) | $138,250 | $132,518 |
Database Administrator Salary by Experience Level in Oregon
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $113,630 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $138,250 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $161,230 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $175,600 |
Database Administrator Salary in Other States
Related Database Administrator Salaries in Oregon
How other high-demand occupations in Oregon compare to Database Administrator ($138,250 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Database Administrator | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientist in OR | $206,220 | +49.2% | $99.14/hr |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in OR | $175,270 | +26.8% | $84.26/hr |
| Software Developer in OR | $142,720 | +3.2% | $68.62/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in OR | $135,660 | -1.9% | $65.22/hr |
| Data Scientist in OR | $125,990 | -8.9% | $60.57/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in OR | $121,620 | -12.0% | $58.47/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in OR | $102,220 | -26.1% | $49.14/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in OR | $102,170 | -26.1% | $49.12/hr |
| Network Administrator in OR | $102,000 | -26.2% | $49.04/hr |
| Computer Programmer in OR | $99,540 | -28.0% | $47.86/hr |
| Software Engineer in OR | $97,350 | -29.6% | $46.80/hr |
| Statistician in OR | $93,620 | -32.3% | $45.01/hr |