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Database Administrator Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

The median database administrator salary in Madison, WI is $101,000 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 8.7% above the Wisconsin state average.

City Median
$101,000
vs State Avg
+$8,080
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
100%

Database Administrator Salary in Madison by Experience

In Madison, an entry-level database administrator earns around $62,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$100,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Madison, WI

Percentile Madison
10th Percentile $58,200
25th Percentile $77,400
Median (50th) $101,000
75th Percentile $128,600
90th Percentile $159,010

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How to Become a Database Administrator in Madison

Education

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