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Database Administrator Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

The median database administrator salary in Atlanta, GA is $106,050 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 9.4% above the Georgia state average.

City Median
$106,050
vs State Avg
+$9,090
vs National
+$5,050
Cost of Living
102%

Database Administrator Salary in Atlanta by Experience

In Atlanta, an entry-level database administrator earns around $65,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $152,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,100
+$3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$105,000
+$5,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$152,250
+$7,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Atlanta, GA

Percentile Atlanta
10th Percentile $61,110
25th Percentile $81,270
Median (50th) $106,050
75th Percentile $135,030
90th Percentile $166,961

Database Administrator Salary in Other Georgia Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Atlanta

Education

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