How much does a database administrator make in Tennessee?
$115,500a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in Tennessee. That is $55.53 an hour or $9,625 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.53
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,050Median: $115,500Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 25th | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Median | $115,500 | $55.53 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.25 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.65 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $123,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $98,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $92,680 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $83,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 5. District of Columbia | $118,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $118,300 |
| 7. Washington | $118,100 |
| 8. Tennessee | $115,500 |
| 9. Texas | $114,400 |
| 10. North Carolina | $113,900 |
| 11. California | $113,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $55.53 ($115,500 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $115,500 against $104,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for database administrator pay?
Tennessee ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays database administrators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $123,900 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.