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How much does a database administrator make in Alabama?

$93,900a year

Median yearly pay for database administrators in Alabama. That is $45.14 an hour or $7,825 a month.

Hourly
$45.14
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among states
36 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,500Median: $93,900Highest 10%: $134,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,500$29.09
25th$74,230$35.69
Median$93,900$45.14
75th$119,200$57.29
90th$134,800$64.81

Cities in Alabama

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Columbus, GA$119,700
Huntsville, AL$103,100
Birmingham, AL$101,900
Montgomery, AL$95,370
Mobile, AL$89,470
Tuscaloosa, AL$85,800
Auburn, AL$81,710
Salaries for every job in Alabama

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for database administrators.

33. Louisiana$98,270
34. Ohio$97,190
35. Oklahoma$95,320
36. Alabama$93,900
37. South Carolina$93,640
38. Virginia$93,320
39. New Hampshire$92,110
Database Administrator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make an hour in Alabama?

The median hourly pay in Alabama is $45.14 ($93,900 a year).

Do database administrators make more in Alabama than the national average?

No: $93,900 against $104,600 nationally, 10% less.

Where does Alabama rank for database administrator pay?

Alabama ranks 36 of 51 states.

Which city in Alabama pays database administrators the most?

Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $119,700 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.