Salary distribution
Where Maryland database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $95,040 and $142,890, with a median of $122,110.
Database Administrators in Maryland: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 132 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $100,055. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 44 | $68,515 |
| Level II — qualified | 37 | $97,344 |
| Level III — experienced | 23 | $129,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 15 | $146,400 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in Maryland. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSS, Inc. | Database Administrator | 17 | $68,349 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Database Administrators - KBGFJG330168-1 | 7 | $135,000 |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | Staff Specialist - Sales Operations | 4 | $107,135 |
| Sparksoft Corporation | Database Administrator | 4 | $80,508 |
| Softrams, LLC | Mid Data Engineer | 3 | $137,580 |
| TEKsystems Global Services, LLC | Lead Systems Administrator | 2 | $118,446 |
| ECCLESIASTES, INC. | INFORMATICA ADMINISTRATOR | 2 | $87,714 |
| Leidos, Inc. | Database Administrator | 2 | $112,133 |
| LTS Associate, Inc. | Database Administrator | 2 | $73,466 |
| DIZER CORP | CLOUD DATA ARCHTECH | 2 | $97,248 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Lead Systems Administrator at TEKsystems Global Services, LLC$150,393HanoverDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495241
- Technology Operations Senior Engineer II at SMB IT, Inc.$145,101BrunswickDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-483232
- INFORMATICA ADMINISTRATOR at ECCLESIASTES, INC.$75,317OWINGS MILLSDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474544
- Database Administrator at CV, Inc$97,344GaithersburgDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-447222
- Test Data Management Advisor Senior at Elevance Health, Inc.$133,536HanoverDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-438518
- Senior Data Engineer at Optum Services, Inc.$145,101New MarketDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-424793
- Database Administrator, Senior at LCG, Inc.$145,101Silver SpringDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-422272
- Database Administrator/SQL Developer at Spino Inc$121,300FrederickDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25321-413708
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Database Administrators pay by experience level in Maryland
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Database Administrators specialties in Maryland
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 81 certified offers. The most common variant is Database Administrator at a median of $74,724.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | OSS, Inc. | 54 | $74,724 |
| Senior Data Engineer | Softrams, LLC | 7 | $137,580 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG330168-1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 7 | $135,000 |
| Database Engineer, Sr. | Science Applications International Corporation | 4 | $117,000 |
| DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR / SQL DEVELOPER | MARGIN5 SOLUTIONS INC. | 3 | $93,600 |
| Data Analyst | OSS, Inc. | 3 | $68,359 |
| Manager, Technical Analytics Insights | Navvis & Company, LLC | 3 | $153,994 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Administrators in Maryland, by industry
Median offered wage across 130 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $93,248.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | OSS, Inc. | 86 | $93,248 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 19 | $101,300 |
| Finance and insurance | Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. | 9 | $133,536 |
| Manufacturing | Hughes Network Systems LLC | 5 | $107,890 |
| Retail and wholesale | LTS Associate, Inc. | 3 | $73,466 |
| Nonprofit and civic | The Annie E. Casey Foundation | 3 | $89,284 |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park | 2 | $119,939 |
| Healthcare | Behavioral Framework, LLC | 2 | $71,139,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | National Railroad Passenger Corporation | 1 | $119,480 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Maryland over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- 02
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- 03
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- 04
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- 05
Test changes to database applications or systems.
- 06
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- 07
Train users and answer questions.
- 08
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-0.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Administrators in Maryland?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in Maryland is $122,110.
- How does Maryland compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
- The Maryland median is +16.7% versus the BLS national figure of $104,629.
- What is the salary range for Database Administrators in Maryland?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $74,110 and the 90th-percentile at $167,780, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Database Administrators a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -0.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Database Administrators?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.