Technology Oregon (OR) Rank #9 of 50

Database Administrator Salary in Oregon

The median database administrator salary in Oregon is $117,160 per year, which is 16.0% above the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$117,160
vs National
+$16,160
State Rank
#9 of 50
Cost of Living
110%

Database Administrator Salary in Oregon by Experience

In Oregon, an entry-level database administrator earns around $71,920, while experienced professionals earn up to $168,200 per year. The cost of living index in Oregon is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$71,920
+$9,920 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$116,000
+$16,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$168,200
+$23,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Oregon

Percentile OR Salary
10th Percentile $67,512
25th Percentile $89,784
Median (50th) $117,160
75th Percentile $149,176
90th Percentile $184,452

Major Cities for Database Administrators in Oregon

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Oregon include Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Gresham. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Portland, OR
Metro area for database administrator employment
Salem, OR
Metro area for database administrator employment
Eugene, OR
Metro area for database administrator employment
Gresham, OR
Metro area for database administrator employment
Hillsboro, OR
Metro area for database administrator employment

How to Become a Database Administrator in Oregon

Education

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

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Oregon

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