BI Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a BI Administrator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a BI Administrator in the United States is $115,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a BI Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,407
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,431 to $125,083
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,863
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75th Percentile $125,083 $10,424 $2,405 $60
Average $115,940 $9,662 $2,230 $56
25th Percentile $105,431 $8,786 $2,028 $51
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Key Factors That Influence BI Administrator Salaries

A BI Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects BI Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a BI Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,558
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,234
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,670
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,961
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,243
Levels Salary
Data Scie... Level BI Administrator$74,558
Data Scie... Level BI Administrator$91,234
BI Admini... Level BI Administrator$116,670
Data Scie... Level BI Administrator$132,961
Data Scie... Level BI Administrator$178,243
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$116,670 2-4 yrs
$132,961 5-8 yrs
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How Do BI Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract BI Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,369.
  • California: $127,882.
  • Massachusetts: $126,178.

Top Paying Cities for BI Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $146,235
  • San Francisco: $144,797
  • Oakland: $141,586

What Skills Can Increase a BI Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.21% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.56% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Analysis 11.21%
Computer Science 3.56%
Economics 1.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a BI Administrator's salary.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Inference
 $120,578
4%
Commitment
 $118,259
2%
Big Data
 $118,259
2%
Collaboration
 $118,259
2%
Insight
 $118,259
2%
AWS
 $118,259
2%
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BI Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a BI Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$105,431
Average $115,940/year
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Average $9,662/month
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Average $2,230/week
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Average $56/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $125,083 $10,424 $2,405 $60
Average $115,940 $9,662 $2,230 $56
25th Percentile $105,431 $8,786 $2,028 $51

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Salary Trends for BI Administrator

Salaries for a BI Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,162 in 2023 to around $99,367 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of BI Administrator salary trends, .

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