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Database Administrator Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

The median database administrator salary in Lafayette, LA is $84,840 per year, which is 16% below the national median and 3.4% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$84,840
vs State Avg
$-3,030
vs National
$-16,160
Cost of Living
88%

Database Administrator Salary in Lafayette by Experience

In Lafayette, an entry-level database administrator earns around $52,080, while experienced professionals earn up to $121,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,080
$-9,920 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,000
$-16,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$121,800
$-23,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lafayette, LA

Percentile Lafayette
10th Percentile $48,888
25th Percentile $65,016
Median (50th) $84,840
75th Percentile $108,024
90th Percentile $133,568

Database Administrator Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$94,940
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$88,880
Pop. 227,470
Lake Charles, LA
$82,820
Pop. 80,000
Shreveport, LA
$81,810
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Database Administrator in Lafayette

Education

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