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Database Administrator Salary in Iowa City, Iowa

The median database administrator salary in Iowa City, IA is $92,920 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 7.0% above the Iowa state average.

City Median
$92,920
vs State Avg
+$6,060
vs National
$-8,080
Cost of Living
95%

Database Administrator Salary in Iowa City by Experience

In Iowa City, an entry-level database administrator earns around $57,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $133,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,040
$-4,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$92,000
$-8,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$133,400
$-11,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Iowa City, IA

Percentile Iowa City
10th Percentile $53,544
25th Percentile $71,208
Median (50th) $92,920
75th Percentile $118,312
90th Percentile $146,289

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Iowa City

Education

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