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Database Administrator Salary in Indiana

The median database administrator salary in Indiana is $88,880 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$88,880
vs National
$-12,120
State Rank
#35 of 50
Cost of Living
90%

Database Administrator Salary in Indiana by Experience

In Indiana, an entry-level database administrator earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,600 per year. The cost of living index in Indiana is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,560
$-7,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,000
$-12,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,600
$-17,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indiana

Percentile IN Salary
10th Percentile $51,216
25th Percentile $68,112
Median (50th) $88,880
75th Percentile $113,168
90th Percentile $139,929

Database Administrator Salary by City in Indiana

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Indiana include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Indianapolis, IN
$91,910
Pop. 887,642 · COL 93%
Fort Wayne, IN
$83,830
Pop. 263,886 · COL 85%
Evansville, IN
$82,820
Pop. 117,429 · COL 84%
South Bend, IN
$81,810
Pop. 103,453 · COL 83%
Carmel, IN
$104,030
Pop. 99,757 · COL 105%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Indiana

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Indiana has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Indiana

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Indiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.