Database Administrators Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $100,000 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $62,180
90th percentile $138,540
Employed locally 260
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,180
    25th
    $77,670
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $119,480
    90th
    $138,540

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Administrators salary vs area income 120% Median Database Administrators salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $148,430
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $128,810
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,810
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $125,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,160
    Vallejo, CA $121,800

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,320
    Computer Systems Analysts $124,960
    Information Security Analysts $127,120
    Computer Network Architects $130,660
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,070
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Huntsville, AL is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.73 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Huntsville, AL is 4.4% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,180 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,670.