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Database Administrator Salary in Louisville, Kentucky

The median database administrator salary in Louisville, KY is $88,880 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 6.0% above the Kentucky state average.

City Median
$88,880
vs State Avg
+$5,050
vs National
$-12,120
Cost of Living
92%

Database Administrator Salary in Louisville by Experience

In Louisville, an entry-level database administrator earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% 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 Louisville, KY

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

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Louisville

Education

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