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Database Administrator Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median database administrator salary in Santa Fe, NM is $111,100 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$111,100
vs State Avg
+$17,170
vs National
+$10,100
Cost of Living
110%

Database Administrator Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level database administrator earns around $68,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $159,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,200
+$6,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$110,000
+$10,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$159,500
+$14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $64,020
25th Percentile $85,140
Median (50th) $111,100
75th Percentile $141,460
90th Percentile $174,911

Database Administrator Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$95,950
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$92,920
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$88,880
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$82,820
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Database Administrator in Santa Fe

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico 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 Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.