Database Administrator salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 141 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Pontiac, Troy, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Southfield.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $80,000 |
| 50th (median) | $98,155 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $140,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,438 | $75,358 | $96,650 | 131 |
| FY2021 | $91,187 | $75,899 | $106,652 | 119 |
| FY2022 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $113,393 | 76 |
| FY2023 | $95,000 | $75,774 | $110,000 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $96,000 | $76,680 | $117,890 | 107 |
| FY2025 | $98,155 | $78,708 | $130,806 | 91 |
| FY2026 | $99,009 | $83,000 | $124,800 | 50 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Database Administrator salary of $98,155 is worth about $97,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $110,160 in May 2025 (510 employed). The H-1B median here is $98,155, 11% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| United Wholesale Mortgage | $110,000 | 20 |
| EY | $135,398 | 12 |
| NTT Managed Services Americas | too few | 6 |
| Rocket | too few | 4 |
| Cognizant | too few | 3 |
| Henry Ford Health System | too few | 3 |
| 3r info | too few | 2 |
| Amazon | too few | 2 |
| Ford | too few | 2 |
| Ally Bank | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $64,740 | 24 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $87,001 | 58 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,200 | 39 |
| Expert · Level IV | $132,345 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,026 | $64,740 | 24 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $78,270 | $87,001 | 58 |
| Senior · Level III | $98,155 | $120,200 | 39 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,019 | $132,345 | 20 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.