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Database Administrator Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

The median database administrator salary in Jackson, MS is $77,770 per year, which is 23% below the national median and 2.7% above the Mississippi state average.

City Median
$77,770
vs State Avg
+$2,020
vs National
$-23,230
Cost of Living
85%

Database Administrator Salary in Jackson by Experience

In Jackson, an entry-level database administrator earns around $47,740, while experienced professionals earn up to $111,650 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$47,740
$-14,260 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$77,000
$-23,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$111,650
$-33,350 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Jackson, MS

Percentile Jackson
10th Percentile $44,814
25th Percentile $59,598
Median (50th) $77,770
75th Percentile $99,022
90th Percentile $122,438

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Jackson

Education

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