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Database Administrator Salary in Athens, Georgia

The median database administrator salary in Athens, GA is $93,930 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.1% below the Georgia state average.

City Median
$93,930
vs State Avg
$-3,030
vs National
$-7,070
Cost of Living
90%

Database Administrator Salary in Athens by Experience

In Athens, an entry-level database administrator earns around $57,660, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,850 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,660
$-4,340 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,000
$-7,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,850
$-10,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Athens, GA

Percentile Athens
10th Percentile $54,126
25th Percentile $71,982
Median (50th) $93,930
75th Percentile $119,598
90th Percentile $147,879

Database Administrator Salary in Other Georgia Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Athens

Education

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