Database Project Manager

Database Project Manager Salary

$35K

$121.5K

$167K

$119,617

/year

$57.51

/hour

Database Project Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,617

Columbus

Ohio

$115,538

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    How much does a Database Project Manager make?

    As of May 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Database Project Manager in the United States is $119,617 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,300/week or $9,968/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $167,000 and as low as $35,000, the majority of Database Project Manager salaries currently range between $103,500 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $156,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Database Project Manager varies greatly (by as much as 36500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Database Project Manager in your area makes on average $115,538 per year, or $4,079 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,617. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Database Project Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Database Project Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Database Project Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Database Project Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Boulder Creek, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Boulder Creek, CA, beats the national average by $24,714 (20.7%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $27,960 (23.4%) above the $119,617 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Database Project Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Cupertino, CA, and Richmond, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Database Project Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino, CA

    $147,577

    $70.95

    Berkeley, CA

    $146,464

    $70.42

    Boulder Creek, CA

    $144,331

    $69.39

    Sitka, AK

    $144,100

    $69.28

    San Francisco, CA

    $140,867

    $67.72

    Santa Clara, CA

    $140,483

    $67.54

    Livermore, CA

    $140,309

    $67.46

    San Jose, CA

    $140,190

    $67.40

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $139,611

    $67.12

    Richmond, CA

    $139,297

    $66.97

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Database Project Manager Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Database Project Manager salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $119,617 per year or $57.51 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.