Technology Hattiesburg, MS Pop. 48,728

Database Administrator Salary in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The median database administrator salary in Hattiesburg, MS is $72,720 per year, which is 28% below the national median and 4% below the Mississippi state average.

City Median
$72,720
vs State Avg
$-3,030
vs National
$-28,280
Cost of Living
80%

Database Administrator Salary in Hattiesburg by Experience

In Hattiesburg, an entry-level database administrator earns around $44,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $104,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 80% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$44,640
$-17,360 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$72,000
$-28,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$104,400
$-40,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Hattiesburg, MS

Percentile Hattiesburg
10th Percentile $41,904
25th Percentile $55,728
Median (50th) $72,720
75th Percentile $92,592
90th Percentile $114,487

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Hattiesburg

Education

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