Technology New Orleans, LA Pop. 383,997

Database Administrator Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

The median database administrator salary in New Orleans, LA is $94,940 per year, which is 6% below the national median and 8.0% above the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$94,940
vs State Avg
+$7,070
vs National
$-6,060
Cost of Living
98%

Database Administrator Salary in New Orleans by Experience

In New Orleans, an entry-level database administrator earns around $58,280, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,280
$-3,720 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$94,000
$-6,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$136,300
$-8,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in New Orleans, LA

Percentile New Orleans
10th Percentile $54,708
25th Percentile $72,756
Median (50th) $94,940
75th Percentile $120,884
90th Percentile $149,469

Database Administrator Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

Baton Rouge, LA
$88,880
Pop. 227,470
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 New Orleans

Education

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