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Database Administrator Salary in Memphis, Tennessee

The median database administrator salary in Memphis, TN is $86,860 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 3.4% below the Tennessee state average.

City Median
$86,860
vs State Avg
$-3,030
vs National
$-14,140
Cost of Living
86%

Database Administrator Salary in Memphis by Experience

In Memphis, an entry-level database administrator earns around $53,320, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,320
$-8,680 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$86,000
$-14,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,700
$-20,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Memphis, TN

Percentile Memphis
10th Percentile $50,052
25th Percentile $66,564
Median (50th) $86,860
75th Percentile $110,596
90th Percentile $136,749

Database Administrator Salary in Other Tennessee Cities

How to Become a Database Administrator in Memphis

Education

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