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Database Administrator Salary in Louisiana

The median database administrator salary in Louisiana is $87,870 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$87,870
vs National
$-13,130
State Rank
#38 of 50
Cost of Living
91%

Database Administrator Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level database administrator earns around $53,940, while experienced professionals earn up to $126,150 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,940
$-8,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,000
$-13,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$126,150
$-18,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile LA Salary
10th Percentile $50,634
25th Percentile $67,338
Median (50th) $87,870
75th Percentile $111,882
90th Percentile $138,339

Database Administrator Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Louisiana include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

New Orleans, LA
$94,940
Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%
Baton Rouge, LA
$88,880
Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%
Shreveport, LA
$81,810
Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%
Lafayette, LA
$84,840
Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%
Lake Charles, LA
$82,820
Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Louisiana

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Louisiana

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