Database Administrator I Salary in Ames, Iowa

Database Administrator I Salary in Ames, IA

How much does a Database Administrator I make in Ames, IA? The average Database Administrator I salary in Ames, IA is $69,130 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $61,744 and $78,276. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary	$55,019	Ames,IA	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary	$61,744	Ames,IA	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary	$69,130	Ames,IA	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary	$78,276	Ames,IA	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary	$86,603	Ames,IA	March 26, 2024

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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Data Entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Data Warehouse: A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.

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Data Entry 2.4%

Data Warehouse 1.53%

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Job Description for Database Administrator I

Database Administrator I administers and maintains the company database and data warehouses. Implements and monitors database access and configurations. Being a Database Administrator I resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. Additionally, Database Administrator I may involve in capacity planning, and some development work. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Database Administrator I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Database Administrator I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Database Administrator I

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For Database Administrator I, the first career path typically starts with a Database Administrator II position, and then progresses to Database Administrator IV.

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Database Administrator I Pay Difference by Location

Database Administrator I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Database Administrator I, the highest Database Administrator I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Database Administrator I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Database Administrator I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Database Administrator I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

About Ames, Iowa

Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with leading Agriculture, Design, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine colleges. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus. In 2017, Ames had a population of 66,498. Iowa State University is home to 36,321 students (Fall 2017), which make up approximately one half of the city's population. Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal diseas...

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