Technology Baton Rouge, LA Pop. 227,470

Database Administrator Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The median database administrator salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $88,880 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 1.1% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$88,880
vs State Avg
+$1,010
vs National
$-12,120
Cost of Living
92%

Database Administrator Salary in Baton Rouge by Experience

In Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, LA

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

Database Administrator Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$94,940
Pop. 383,997
Lafayette, LA
$84,840
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$82,820
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$81,810
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Database Administrator in Baton Rouge

Education

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