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Database Administrator Salary in Durham, North Carolina

The median database administrator salary in Durham, NC is $99,990 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 3.1% above the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$99,990
vs State Avg
+$3,030
vs National
$-1,010
Cost of Living
95%

Database Administrator Salary in Durham by Experience

In Durham, an entry-level database administrator earns around $61,380, while experienced professionals earn up to $143,550 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$61,380
$-620 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$99,000
$-1,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$143,550
$-1,450 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Durham, NC

Percentile Durham
10th Percentile $57,618
25th Percentile $76,626
Median (50th) $99,990
75th Percentile $127,314
90th Percentile $157,420

Database Administrator Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Durham

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Durham and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Durham may vary based on local industry and population growth.