Technology Meridian, ID Pop. 117,635

Database Administrator Salary in Meridian, Idaho

The median database administrator salary in Meridian, ID is $98,980 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 4.3% above the Idaho state average.

City Median
$98,980
vs State Avg
+$4,040
vs National
$-2,020
Cost of Living
98%

Database Administrator Salary in Meridian by Experience

In Meridian, an entry-level database administrator earns around $60,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $142,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,760
$-1,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$98,000
$-2,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$142,100
$-2,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Meridian, ID

Percentile Meridian
10th Percentile $57,036
25th Percentile $75,852
Median (50th) $98,980
75th Percentile $126,028
90th Percentile $155,830

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Meridian

Education

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