Database Administrator salary in Worcester, MA
Based on 25 certified H-1B filings in the Worcester, MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Westborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Fitchburg, Grafton.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,063 |
| 25th | $89,502 |
| 50th (median) | $100,500 |
| 75th | $137,471 |
| 90th | $143,118 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $103,000 | $77,089 | $120,000 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $95,421 | $81,682 | $112,255 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $110,869 | $101,030 | $123,011 | 15 |
| FY2023 | $81,080 | $78,229 | $86,095 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $117,057 | $100,298 | $133,464 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $127,930 | $87,251 | $138,364 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $99,950 | $90,000 | $124,102 | 14 |
Cost of living
Worcester's median Database Administrator salary of $100,500 is worth about $98,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Worcester = 102.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Worcester, MA area earned a median of $103,620 in May 2025 (130 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,500, 3% 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
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,000 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,038 | $85,000 | 11 |
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.