Technology Portland, OR Pop. 652,503

Database Administrator Salary in Portland, Oregon

The median database administrator salary in Portland, OR is $125,240 per year, which is 24.0% above the national median and 6.9% above the Oregon state average.

City Median
$125,240
vs State Avg
+$8,080
vs National
+$24,240
Cost of Living
118%

Database Administrator Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level database administrator earns around $76,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $179,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$76,880
+$14,880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$124,000
+$24,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$179,800
+$34,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, OR

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $72,168
25th Percentile $95,976
Median (50th) $125,240
75th Percentile $159,464
90th Percentile $197,172

Database Administrator Salary in Other Oregon Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Portland

Education

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