Technology Montana (MT) Rank #31 of 50

Database Administrator Salary in Montana

The median database administrator salary in Montana is $91,910 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$91,910
vs National
$-9,090
State Rank
#31 of 50
Cost of Living
95%

Database Administrator Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level database administrator earns around $56,420, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,950 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,420
$-5,580 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,000
$-9,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,950
$-13,050 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile MT Salary
10th Percentile $52,962
25th Percentile $70,434
Median (50th) $91,910
75th Percentile $117,026
90th Percentile $144,699

Major Cities for Database Administrators in Montana

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Billings, MT
Metro area for database administrator employment
Missoula, MT
Metro area for database administrator employment
Great Falls, MT
Metro area for database administrator employment
Bozeman, MT
Metro area for database administrator employment
Helena, MT
Metro area for database administrator employment

How to Become a Database Administrator in Montana

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Montana

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