Database Administrators pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,550 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Tuscaloosa earn between $70,530 and $102,650.
- $62K10th
- $71K25th
- $86KMedian
- $103K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,680 | $7,473 | $43.12 |
| Median | $85,800 | $7,150 | $41.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,530 | $5,878 | $33.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,650 | $8,554 | $49.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Database administrators in Tuscaloosa earn 7% less than the Alabama average ($96,500) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $89,680 | $85,800 | $62,260 | $123,550 | 70 |
| Alabama | $96,500 | $93,900 | $60,500 | $134,810 | 1,840 |
| United States | $110,090 | $104,620 | $60,230 | $163,320 | 69,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Database Administrators salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $89,680, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $68,221 a year, or $5,685 a month and $2,624 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $89,680 buys what about $102,232 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 5th of 6 Alabama metro areas for this job; Huntsville pays the most ($102,650).
- Huntsville$102,650
- Birmingham$101,130
- Montgomery$95,080
- Mobile$94,640
- Tuscaloosa$89,680
- Auburn$83,090
Highest-paying cities for database administrators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,150).
- San Jose, CA$145,150
- San Francisco, CA$134,720
- Seattle, WA$131,460
- Boston, MA$130,100
- San Luis Obispo, CA$127,450
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Database Administrators salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$43.12 an hour on average, and $41.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $68,221 a year ($5,685 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,680. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do database administrators earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($110,090).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1242; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.