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Database Administrator Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median database administrator salary in Springfield, IL is $90,900 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 10% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$90,900
vs State Avg
$-10,100
vs National
$-10,100
Cost of Living
85%

Database Administrator Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level database administrator earns around $55,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,800
$-6,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,000
$-10,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,500
$-14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $52,380
25th Percentile $69,660
Median (50th) $90,900
75th Percentile $115,740
90th Percentile $143,109

Database Administrator Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$114,130
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$113,120
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$101,000
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$87,870
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Database Administrator in Springfield

Education

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