Database Administrators pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for database administrators is $45.14 an hour ($93,900 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($104,620). Alabama ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database administrators in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.09 | $60,500 |
| 25% of workers | $35.69 | $74,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.14 | $93,900 |
| 75% of workers | $57.29 | $119,170 |
| 90% of workers | $64.81 | $134,810 |
Database Administrators pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $103,110 | 300 |
| Birmingham | $101,850 | 540 |
| Montgomery | $95,370 | 490 |
| Mobile | $89,470 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa | $85,800 | 70 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $81,710 | 0 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,400 |
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| Information Security Analysts | $122,730 |
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