Database Administrators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $85,440 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.08
10th percentile $60,760
90th percentile $130,620
Employed locally 30
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,760
    25th
    $73,480
    50th (median)
    $85,440
    75th
    $112,360
    90th
    $130,620

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 136% Median Database Administrators salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,310
    New Jersey $128,970
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    District of Columbia $128,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810

    Nearby metros — Database Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, GA-AL $118,800
    Gainesville, GA $118,160
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $113,290
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $109,940
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $104,790
    Michigan $97,880

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,250
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $64,570
    Computer Network Support Specialists $68,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Athens, GA is $41.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.65 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Athens, GA is 18.3% below the national median of $104,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Administrators in Athens?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $60,760 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,480.