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Database Administrator Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median database administrator salary in Aurora, CO is $114,130 per year, which is 13.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$114,130
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$13,130
Cost of Living
105%

Database Administrator Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level database administrator earns around $70,060, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,850 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$70,060
+$8,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$113,000
+$13,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,850
+$18,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $65,766
25th Percentile $87,462
Median (50th) $114,130
75th Percentile $145,318
90th Percentile $179,681

Database Administrator Salary in Other Colorado Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Aurora

Education

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