Database Administrator Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Database Administrators in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$98,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#33 of 51
290 employed here

How much does a Database Administrator make in Louisiana?

A Database Administrator working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $98,270 per year, or about $47.25 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $104,620 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $48,910 while the top 10% make $150,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $60,740 and $127,460 a year.

Database Administrator salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,910$23.51
25th percentile (early career)$60,740$29.20
50th percentile (median)$98,270$47.25
75th percentile (experienced)$127,460$61.28
90th percentile (top earners)$150,900$72.55

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories for Database Administrator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Utah$135,750
2Massachusetts$129,300
3New Jersey$125,860
4Maryland$124,300
5District of Columbia$118,540

Working as a Database Administrator in Louisiana

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Database Administrators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($98,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Database Administrator make in Louisiana?
The median Database Administrator salary in Louisiana is $98,270 per year, or about $47.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,910 at the entry level to $150,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Database Administrators about 6% less than the national median of $104,620. Louisiana ranks 33rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Database Administrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,270 a year. About 290 Database Administrators are employed in Louisiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.