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Database Administrator Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

The median database administrator salary in Indianapolis, IN is $91,910 per year, which is 9% below the national median and 3.4% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$91,910
vs State Avg
+$3,030
vs National
$-9,090
Cost of Living
93%

Database Administrator Salary in Indianapolis by Experience

In Indianapolis, an entry-level database administrator earns around $56,420, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,950 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,420
$-5,580 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,000
$-9,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,950
$-13,050 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indianapolis, IN

Percentile Indianapolis
10th Percentile $52,962
25th Percentile $70,434
Median (50th) $91,910
75th Percentile $117,026
90th Percentile $144,699

Database Administrator Salary in Other Indiana Cities

Carmel, IN
$104,030
Pop. 99,757
Fort Wayne, IN
$83,830
Pop. 263,886
Evansville, IN
$82,820
Pop. 117,429
South Bend, IN
$81,810
Pop. 103,453

How to Become a Database Administrator in Indianapolis

Education

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