Database Administrator Salary in Tennessee
Based on 650+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$115,170
$55.37/hr
vs National Average
$132,518
-13.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $171K
650 employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Database Administrator in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,440 |
| 25th percentile | $84,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $115,170 |
| 75th percentile | $141,930 |
| 90th percentile | $170,520 |
Top H-1B Employers for Database Administrator in Tennessee
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Tennessee — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 8 | $87,750 |
| 2 | UBS Business Solutions US LLC | 3 | $125,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Database Administrator in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,440 |
| 2023 | $120,000 |
| 2024 | $128,440 |
| 2025 | $115,170 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,440 | $123,276 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | $125,122 |
| 2024 | $128,440 | $130,531 |
| 2025 | $115,170 | $132,518 |