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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Database Administrators salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026

2025 wage data not published for database administrators in Salt Lake City, Utah

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 850 workers in this role in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2025.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Salt Lake City database administrators fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    Less than 5 years

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 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

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.

  2. 02

    Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

  3. 03

    Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

  4. 04

    Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.

  5. 05

    Test changes to database applications or systems.

  6. 06

    Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

  7. 07

    Train users and answer questions.

  8. 08

    Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Salt Lake City CBSA boundary 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.