Database Administrators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $104,790 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.38
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $157,340
Employed locally 2,170
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $75,540
    50th (median)
    $104,790
    75th
    $133,970
    90th
    $157,340

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 121% Median Database Administrators salary is 21% 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
    Michigan $97,880
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $95,140

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,830
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,770
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,570
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $94,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Atlanta, GA is $50.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.57 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.2% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,540.