Database Administrators Salary in Tennessee
Database Administrators in Tennessee earn a median of $115,500 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,050; the top 10% earn over $163,600. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
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Database Administrators pay in Tennessee
How much do database administrators make in Tennessee?
The median is $115,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,050 and the top 10% earn over $163,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.