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Database Administrator Salary in Salem, Oregon

The median database administrator salary in Salem, OR is $109,080 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 6.9% below the Oregon state average.

City Median
$109,080
vs State Avg
$-8,080
vs National
+$8,080
Cost of Living
102%

Database Administrator Salary in Salem by Experience

In Salem, an entry-level database administrator earns around $66,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$66,960
+$4,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$108,000
+$8,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,600
+$11,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Salem, OR

Percentile Salem
10th Percentile $62,856
25th Percentile $83,592
Median (50th) $109,080
75th Percentile $138,888
90th Percentile $171,731

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Salem

Education

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