Database Administrators Salary
The median pay for a database administrators in Columbus, GA-AL is $119,740/year ($57.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $56K at the entry level to $153K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 89.3), which stretches that salary to about $134,087 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,088/month, or 14.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $120K get you in Columbus?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Columbus’s Regional Price Parity (89.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Columbus
Columbus sits well above the national pay line for database administrators, local pay runs about 14% higher than the U.S. median of $105K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,088/month, 15.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.3 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Columbus offers a genuinely strong financial position for database administratorss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for database administrators in metros near Columbus, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $111K | $111K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $94K | $102K |
| Savannah | $97K | $102K |
| Warner Robins | $95K | $101K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Columbus, GA-AL
Entry-level database administrators (10th percentile) start around $56K. Mid-career wages sit at $120K. Top earners bring in $153K or more, a $97K spread from bottom to top.
Database Administrators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Database Administrators salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $136K | +30% | 1,200 |
| Massachusetts | $129K | +24% | 2,310 |
| New Jersey | $126K | +20% | 1,810 |
| Maryland | $124K | +19% | 2,300 |
| District of Columbia | $119K | +13% | 560 |
| Colorado | $118K | +13% | 1,220 |
| Washington | $118K | +13% | 1,730 |
| Tennessee | $116K | +10% | 2,020 |
| Texas | $114K | +9% | 6,430 |
| North Carolina | $114K | +9% | 1,920 |
| California | $113K | +8% | 7,240 |
| Nevada | $110K | +5% | 380 |
| Alaska | $109K | +4% | 90 |
| Connecticut | $108K | +3% | 810 |
| Georgia | $107K | +2% | 2,460 |
| Rhode Island | $106K | +1% | 280 |
| New York | $106K | +1% | 3,590 |
| Illinois | $105K | +0% | 2,340 |
| Arizona | $104K | -0% | 1,120 |
| Vermont | $104K | -0% | 120 |
| Florida | $104K | -0% | 3,810 |
| Iowa | $101K | -3% | 360 |
| Delaware | $101K | -4% | 670 |
| Minnesota | $101K | -4% | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $100K | -4% | 1,140 |
| Oregon | $100K | -4% | 1,060 |
| Kansas | $100K | -4% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $100K | -4% | 2,450 |
| Nebraska | $100K | -4% | 610 |
| Wisconsin | $100K | -4% | 1,220 |
| Michigan | $100K | -5% | 1,150 |
| New Mexico | $98K | -6% | 570 |
| Louisiana | $98K | -6% | 290 |
| Ohio | $97K | -7% | 1,860 |
| Oklahoma | $95K | -9% | 790 |
| Alabama | $94K | -10% | 1,840 |
| South Carolina | $94K | -10% | 990 |
| Virginia | $93K | -11% | 5,940 |
| New Hampshire | $92K | -12% | 250 |
| Indiana | $90K | -14% | 930 |
| Mississippi | $88K | -16% | 200 |
| Kentucky | $87K | -16% | 650 |
| Idaho | $86K | -18% | 180 |
| Hawaii | $86K | -18% | 100 |
| Montana | $83K | -21% | 300 |
| South Dakota | $83K | -21% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $82K | -21% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $82K | -21% | 100 |
| North Dakota | $79K | -25% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $73K | -30% | 240 |
| Maine | $71K | -33% | 260 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a database administrator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Columbus?
Yes — at the median salary of $120K, rent takes 15.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,088/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for database administrators in Columbus?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new database administrators typically earn — is $56K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,359/month. At HUD’s $1,088/month FMR, rent would take 32% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is database administrator a high-paying job in Columbus?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $120K here vs. $105K nationally.
How does Columbus compare to the national average for database administrators?
Columbus pays $120K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s +14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $134K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do database administrators make in Columbus, GA-AL?
The median is $119,740 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $55,980, and experienced database administrators can clear $153,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $120K enough to live in Columbus?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,206/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,088/month, which eats 15.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a database administrators salary go in Columbus?
Columbus has a Regional Price Parity of 89.3 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median database administrators salary is worth about $134,087 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do database administrators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.