Database Administrator Salary in Tennessee
Manages databases to ensure data is stored, organized, and accessible efficiently and securely.
State Average
$94,806
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
-0.8%
national: $95,580
Metros Covered
11
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$109,512
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
All metro areas in Tennessee
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNTN | $64K | $87K | $109K | $132K | $110K |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $62K | $84K | $106K | $128K | $106K |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $59K | $82K | $104K | $126K | $104K |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $60K | $82K | $103K | $125K | $104K |
| Knoxville, TNTN | $51K | $73K | $94K | $115K | $94K |
| Morristown, TNTN | $52K | $72K | $93K | $113K | $93K |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $53K | $73K | $92K | $111K | $92K |
| Cleveland, TNTN | $57K | $74K | $92K | $110K | $92K |
| Johnson City, TNTN | $55K | $72K | $89K | $106K | $89K |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VATN | $53K | $70K | $87K | $105K | $88K |
| Jackson, TNTN | $44K | $58K | $71K | $85K | $71K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.