Database Administrators pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for database administrators is $55.53 an hour ($115,500 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($104,620). Tennessee ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database administrators in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.39 | $59,050 |
| 25% of workers | $35.85 | $74,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.53 | $115,500 |
| 75% of workers | $65.25 | $135,720 |
| 90% of workers | $78.65 | $163,600 |
Database Administrators pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $123,920 | 750 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $98,370 | 40 |
| Memphis | $92,680 | 250 |
| Chattanooga | $83,260 | 110 |
Tennessee 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)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $122,430 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $55,990 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,470 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,630 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $123,860 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $63,510 |
| Information Security Analysts | $115,430 |
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