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Database Administrator Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median database administrator salary in Birmingham, AL is $85,850 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 3.7% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$85,850
vs State Avg
+$3,030
vs National
$-15,150
Cost of Living
90%

Database Administrator Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level database administrator earns around $52,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $123,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,700
$-9,300 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$85,000
$-15,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$123,250
$-21,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $49,470
25th Percentile $65,790
Median (50th) $85,850
75th Percentile $109,310
90th Percentile $135,159

Database Administrator Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$87,870
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$83,830
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$81,810
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$80,800
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Database Administrator in Birmingham

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.