Database Administrators Salary in Kentucky
Database Administrators in Kentucky earn a median of $87,390 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,150; the top 10% earn over $139,840. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Database Administrators pay in Kentucky
How much do database administrators make in Kentucky?
The median is $87,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,150 and the top 10% earn over $139,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.