Database Administrators pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,100 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Memphis earn between $70,200 and $118,270.
- $47K10th
- $70K25th
- $93KMedian
- $118K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,440 | $7,953 | $45.88 |
| Median | $92,680 | $7,723 | $44.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,200 | $5,850 | $33.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,270 | $9,856 | $56.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Database administrators in Memphis earn 13% less than the Tennessee average ($109,570) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $95,440 | $92,680 | $47,270 | $142,100 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $109,570 | $115,500 | $59,050 | $163,600 | 2,020 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $95,440, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $75,972 a year, or $6,331 a month and $2,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $75,972 | $6,331 |
| Working in AR | $72,928 | $6,077 |
| Working in MS | $72,886 | $6,074 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $95,440 buys what about $103,538 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 4th of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($120,830).
- Nashville$120,830
- Chattanooga$96,470
- Kingsport$95,940
- Memphis$95,440
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
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Database Administrators salary in Memphis: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Memphis?
$45.89 an hour on average, and $44.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Memphis?
About $75,972 a year ($6,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,440. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do database administrators earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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