Technology New Mexico (NM) Rank #29 of 50

Database Administrator Salary in New Mexico

The median database administrator salary in New Mexico is $93,930 per year, which is 7% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary

$93,930

vs National

$-7,070

State Rank

#29 of 50

Cost of Living

93%

Database Administrator Salary in New Mexico by Experience

In New Mexico, an entry-level database administrator earns around $57,660, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,850 per year. The cost of living index in New Mexico is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$57,660

$-4,340 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$93,000

$-7,000 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$134,850

$-10,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in New Mexico

Percentile	NM Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$54,126	$58,200	$-4,074
25th Percentile	$71,982	$77,400	$-5,418
Median (50th)	$93,930	$101,000	$-7,070
75th Percentile	$119,598	$128,600	$-9,002
90th Percentile	$147,879	$159,010	$-11,131

Database Administrator Salary by City in New Mexico

The largest employment areas for database administrators in New Mexico include Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Albuquerque, NM

$95,950

Pop. 564,559 · COL 95%

Las Cruces, NM

$88,880

Pop. 111,385 · COL 88%

Rio Rancho, NM

$92,920

Pop. 104,046 · COL 92%

Santa Fe, NM

$111,100

Pop. 87,505 · COL 110%

Roswell, NM

$82,820

Pop. 48,422 · COL 82%

How to Become a Database Administrator in New Mexico

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in New Mexico

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