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Database analyst salary in New York

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$105,900median pay per year in New York, or $50.91 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $60,090lowest 10% earn less
  2. $78,61025th percentile
  3. $105,900median
  4. $141,57075th percentile
  5. $178,580top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $104,620[3]

The median pay for a database analyst in New York was $105,900 a year in May 2025[1]. That was higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in NY
3,590[4]
Rank by median pay
17 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+1.2%[6]

How much do database analysts make in New York?

The median is the middle point. Half of database analysts in New York earned more than $105,900 a year, which works out to $50.91 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was higher at $114,100 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $104,620[3]. For all jobs in New York, the median was $59,670[8], so the pay for this job was $46,230 higher[9].

Pay varies a lot within the state. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $60,090, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $178,580[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $78,610 and $141,570[2].

By area, the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro had the highest median, $121,550 a year[10]. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY had a median of $102,160 a year[11]. These figures cover wages and salaries only. OEWS leaves out self-employed people, and it does not count bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

New York vs US pay

Pay for database analysts in New York next to the national figures[1][3].

NYUS
Median per year$105,900[1]$104,620[3]
Median per hour$50.91[1]$50.30[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$60,090[2]$60,230[13]
Top 10% earn more than$178,580[2]$163,320[13]
Jobs3,590[4]69,990[3]

Pay by metro area in New York

Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for database analysts, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[11]$121,5503,630
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$102,160400
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$76,820210
Rochester, NY$81,490130
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$72,17090
Syracuse, NY$86,81080
Binghamton, NY$87,27040
Utica-Rome, NY$88,36030

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for database analysts in the states that border New York, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Massachusetts[14]$129,3002,310
New Jersey$125,8601,810
Connecticut$108,270810
Vermont$104,230120
Pennsylvania$100,1102,450

Median pay for database analysts in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for database analysts are projected to decline 0.1% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: bachelor's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a database analyst make in New York?
The median was $105,900 a year in May 2025, and the average was $114,100[1][7].
How much does a database analyst make an hour in New York?
The median was $50.91 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $28.89 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $85.86[2][17].
Which city in New York pays database analysts the most?
Among the 8 metro areas with a published median, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ paid the most at $121,550 a year[10].
Is New York a good state for database analysts?
New York had the 17th highest median annual wage for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $1,280 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a database analyst in New York?
This is a US figure, not a New York one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Database Administrators in New York was $105,900 per year and $50.91 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Database Administrators in New York: 10th percentile $60,090, 25th percentile $78,610, 75th percentile $141,570, 90th percentile $178,580. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Database Administrators in the US as a whole was $104,620 per year and $50.30 per hour, with about 69,990 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,590 people worked as Database Administrators in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 17th highest median annual wage for Database Administrators out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Database Administrators in New York ($105,900) was $1,280 (1.2%) higher than the US median ($104,620). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Database Administrators in New York was $114,100 per year and $54.85 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Database Administrators in New York was $46,230 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in New York with a published median for Database Administrators, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median annual wage, $121,550. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Database Administrators in the US: 10th percentile $60,230, 25th percentile $79,610, 75th percentile $135,460, 90th percentile $163,320. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Database Administrators in states that border New York (highest first): Massachusetts $129,300; New Jersey $125,860; Connecticut $108,270; Vermont $104,230; Pennsylvania $100,110. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Database Administrators is projected to decline 0.1% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,300 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Database Administrators: education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Database Administrators in New York: 10th percentile $28.89, 25th percentile $37.79, 75th percentile $68.06, 90th percentile $85.86. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only New York. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.