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Database Administrator Salary in Buffalo, New York

The median database administrator salary in Buffalo, NY is $103,020 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 22.7% below the New York state average.

City Median
$103,020
vs State Avg
$-30,300
vs National
+$2,020
Cost of Living
92%

Database Administrator Salary in Buffalo by Experience

In Buffalo, an entry-level database administrator earns around $63,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $147,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,240
+$1,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,000
+$2,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$147,900
+$2,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Buffalo, NY

Percentile Buffalo
10th Percentile $59,364
25th Percentile $78,948
Median (50th) $103,020
75th Percentile $131,172
90th Percentile $162,190

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Buffalo

Education

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