Database Administrators Salary in Louisiana

Database administrators in Louisiana earn the most in Baton Rouge (average $106,010 a year) and the least in New Orleans ($91,220), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $98,120 and the median at $98,270 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge$106,010
New Orleans$91,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baton Rouge	$106,010	$107,240	$76,960	$80,614	91
New Orleans	$91,220	$76,990	$56,690	$70,653	93

*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

More about pay in Louisiana

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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