Database Administrators in Ohio. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Ohio database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $71,100 and $127,190, with a median of $97,190.
Database Administrators in Ohio: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 202 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $103,704. 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 | 22 | $65,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 96 | $89,750 |
| Level III — experienced | 42 | $121,859 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 42 | $138,565 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Administrators in Ohio. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Database Administrator - KBGFJG46029-25 | 37 | $128,520 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Associate, Infrastructure Engineer III | 9 | $139,300 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | Database Administrator | 9 | $77,667 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Business Systems Analyst II | 6 | $63,635 |
| Worldpay, LLC | Database Administrator Senior | 6 | $157,000 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | Senior Database Administrator | 5 | $135,000 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | Senior Enterprise Systems Developer | 5 | $110,323 |
| Lambdanets services LLC | Database Engineer | 4 | $63,482 |
| PSA Ventures LLC | DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR | 4 | $90,000 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Database Administrator | 4 | $79,893 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Database Administrator at Mphasis Corporation$115,000ColumbusWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715962
- Senior Database Analyst at NCP Finance Ohio LLC$111,900DaytonWage Level IIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-704712
- Data Eng, Mgmt & Governance Manager at Accenture LLP$163,700ColumbusWage Level IVDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26064-681273
- Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED$82,118Blue AshWage Level IIDecided Mar 11, 2026I-200-26063-678608
- Database Developer - SAP FICO Administrator at VASS Inc.$82,160ColumbusWage Level IIDecided Mar 6, 2026I-200-26058-668407
- Infrastructure Consultant 3 at INFOSYS LIMITED$101,296Blue AshWage Level IIIDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-665697
- Vice President, Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase & Co.$146,900ColumbusWage Level IVDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-663264
- Associate, Infrastructure Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase & Co.$117,500ColumbusWage Level IVDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-662737
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.
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Database Administrators pay by experience level in Ohio
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 Ohio
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 126 certified offers. The most common variant is Database Administrator at a median of $98,310.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 54 | $98,310 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG191214-4 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 35 | $128,520 |
| Data Engineer | CitiusTech Inc. | 12 | $94,500 |
| Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 8 | $142,550 |
| Database Engineer | Lambdanets services LLC | 7 | $63,482 |
| Database Administrators | Tekorg Inc | 4 | $74,402 |
| Infrastructure Consultant | INFOSYS LIMITED | 3 | $82,118 |
| Business Systems Analyst | Case Western Reserve University | 3 | $64,080 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Administrators in Ohio, by industry
Median offered wage across 200 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $94,247.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 100 | $94,247 |
| Professional services | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 51 | $128,520 |
| Manufacturing | The Sherwin-Williams Company | 20 | $107,131 |
| Finance and insurance | The Huntington National Bank | 16 | $130,000 |
| Education | Case Western Reserve University | 8 | $64,080 |
| Healthcare | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | 2 | $138,531 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 2 | $108,935 |
| Government and public sector | City of Cleveland | 1 | $65,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 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
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BLS outlook
Slower than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for database administrators in major Ohio metropolitan areas.
- Cincinnati$102,360
- Columbus$101,450
- Cleveland$99,010
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Administrators in Ohio?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Administrators in Ohio is $97,190.
- How does Ohio compare to the national median for Database Administrators?
- The Ohio median is -9.1% versus the BLS national figure of $106,877.
- What is the salary range for Database Administrators in Ohio?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $49,960 and the 90th-percentile at $158,910, 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.