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Database Administrator Salary in Missouri

The median database administrator salary in Missouri is $88,880 per year, which is 12% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary

$88,880

vs National

$-12,120

State Rank

#36 of 50

Cost of Living

88%

Database Administrator Salary in Missouri by Experience

In Missouri, an entry-level database administrator earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,600 per year. The cost of living index in Missouri is 88% 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 Missouri

Percentile	MO Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$51,216	$58,200	$-6,984
25th Percentile	$68,112	$77,400	$-9,288
Median (50th)	$88,880	$101,000	$-12,120
75th Percentile	$113,168	$128,600	$-15,432
90th Percentile	$139,929	$159,010	$-19,081

Database Administrator Salary by City in Missouri

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Missouri include Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Kansas City, MO

$92,920

Pop. 508,090 · COL 92%

Saint Louis, MO

$90,900

Pop. 301,578 · COL 90%

Springfield, MO

$82,820

Pop. 169,176 · COL 82%

Columbia, MO

$88,880

Pop. 126,254 · COL 88%

Independence, MO

$85,850

Pop. 123,011 · COL 85%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Missouri

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Missouri has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Missouri

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Missouri's demand may vary based on local industry trends.