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Database Administrator Salary in Montgomery, Alabama

The median database administrator salary in Montgomery, AL is $81,810 per year, which is 19% below the national median and 1.2% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$81,810
vs State Avg
$-1,010
vs National
$-19,190
Cost of Living
86%

Database Administrator Salary in Montgomery by Experience

In Montgomery, an entry-level database administrator earns around $50,220, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,450 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$50,220
$-11,780 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$81,000
$-19,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$117,450
$-27,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montgomery, AL

Percentile Montgomery
10th Percentile $47,142
25th Percentile $62,694
Median (50th) $81,810
75th Percentile $104,166
90th Percentile $128,798

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Montgomery

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Montgomery 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 Montgomery may vary based on local industry and population growth.