Technology Alaska (AK) Rank #6 of 50

Database Administrator Salary in Alaska

The median database administrator salary in Alaska is $122,210 per year, which is 21.0% above the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$122,210
vs National
+$21,210
State Rank
#6 of 50
Cost of Living
124%

Database Administrator Salary in Alaska by Experience

In Alaska, an entry-level database administrator earns around $75,020, while experienced professionals earn up to $175,450 per year. The cost of living index in Alaska is 124% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$75,020
+$13,020 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$121,000
+$21,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$175,450
+$30,450 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Alaska

Percentile AK Salary
10th Percentile $70,422
25th Percentile $93,654
Median (50th) $122,210
75th Percentile $155,606
90th Percentile $192,402

Major Cities for Database Administrators in Alaska

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Alaska include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Sitka. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Anchorage, AK
Metro area for database administrator employment
Fairbanks, AK
Metro area for database administrator employment
Juneau, AK
Metro area for database administrator employment
Sitka, AK
Metro area for database administrator employment
Wasilla, AK
Metro area for database administrator employment

How to Become a Database Administrator in Alaska

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Alaska has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Alaska

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Alaska's demand may vary based on local industry trends.