Database Administrators Salary in Georgia

Database administrators in Georgia earn the most in Columbus (average $113,300 a year) and the least in Augusta ($95,950), across the 6 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $108,580 and the median at $106,810 for 2,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Georgia

Columbus$113,300
Atlanta$111,120
Savannah$106,620
Athens$102,550
Warner Robins$99,250
Augusta$95,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$113,300	$119,740	$91,810	$83,631	89
Atlanta	$111,120	$110,950	$78,520	$82,207	100
Savannah	$106,620	$96,740	$79,290	$79,265	95
Athens	$102,550	$91,360	$86,260	$76,605	93
Warner Robins	$99,250	$94,670	$87,950	$74,448	94
Augusta	$95,950	$93,860	$65,110	$72,291	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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