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Database Administrator Salary in Nebraska

The median database administrator salary in Nebraska 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

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Database Administrator Salary in Nebraska by Experience

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is 90% 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 Nebraska

Percentile	NE 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 Nebraska

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Nebraska include Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Omaha, NE

$91,910

Pop. 486,051 · COL 93%

Lincoln, NE

$88,880

Pop. 291,082 · COL 90%

Bellevue, NE

$90,900

Pop. 64,176 · COL 92%

Grand Island, NE

$82,820

Pop. 53,131 · COL 84%

Kearney, NE

$84,840

Pop. 33,464 · COL 86%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Nebraska

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Nebraska

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