Technology Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Database Administrator Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median database administrator salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $90,900 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 6.3% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$90,900
vs State Avg
$-6,060
vs National
$-10,100
Cost of Living
86%

Database Administrator Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level database administrator earns around $55,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,800
$-6,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,000
$-10,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,500
$-14,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $52,380
25th Percentile $69,660
Median (50th) $90,900
75th Percentile $115,740
90th Percentile $143,109

Database Administrator Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$103,020
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$103,020
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$99,990
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$92,920
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Database Administrator in Winston-Salem

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.