Database Administrators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $81,690 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $60,000
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 50
National median $104,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,000
    25th
    $68,290
    50th (median)
    $81,690
    75th
    $93,680
    90th
    $99,990

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,810
    Software Developers $98,790
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,990
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,710
    Information Security Analysts $97,830
    Computer Network Architects $107,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Administrators make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Database Administrators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.40 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Database Administrators salaries?

    The median Database Administrators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Database Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $60,000 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,290.