Database Administrator I Salary in the United States

Database Administrator I Salary

How much does a Database Administrator I make in the United States? The average Database Administrator I salary in the United States is $66,605 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $59,130 and $77,428. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $59,130 10% $52,324 90% $87,282 75% $77,428 $66,605 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Database Administrator I

Database Administrator I administers and maintains the company database and data warehouses. Implements and monitors database access and configurations. Being a Database Administrator I resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. Additionally, Database Administrator I may involve in capacity planning, and some development work. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Database Administrator I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Database Administrator I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Quorum Health Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides hospital and outpatient healthcare services in the United States. Its hospital and outpatient healthcare services include general and acute care, emergency room, general and specialty surgery, critical care, internal medicine, diagnostic, obstetric, ps... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Database Administrator I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Database Administrator I: Log Analysis, Data Retention, Storage Management, Data Validation ...More

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