What are the main factors that influence a DBA- Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A DBA- Specialist's salary?

A DBA- Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator - Entry (0-2 years)earns $72,130, a DBA - Experienced (2-4 years)earns $104,472, a Database Administration - Senior (4-7 years)earns $116,980, a DBA- Specialist (7+ years)earns $136,904, a Database Administration Strategy and Operations Manager (7+ years)earns $153,545,

What are the highest paying states for a DBA- Specialist?

DBA- Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DBA- Specialist roles are District of Columbia $151,600, California $151,100, Massachusetts $149,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How do different companies affect a DBA- Specialist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for DBA- Specialist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

DBA- Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a DBA- Specialist make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DBA- Specialist in the United States is $137,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, a DBA- Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,239
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,100 to $145,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,266

10% $114,266

50% (Median) $137,000

90% $153,239

DBA- Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$137,000	$11,417	$2,635	$66
25th Percentile	$125,100	$10,425	$2,406	$60

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Key Factors That Influence DBA- Specialist Salaries

A DBA- Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects DBA- Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DBA- Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Database Administrator - Entry (0-2 years): $72,130
DBA - Experienced (2-4 years): $104,472
Database Administration - Senior (4-7 years): $116,980
DBA- Specialist (7+ years): $136,904
Database Administration Strategy and Operations Manager (7+ years): $153,545

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Administrator - Entry	0-2 years	$72,130
DBA - Experienced	2-4 years	$104,472
Database Administration - Senior	4-7 years	$116,980
DBA- Specialist	7+ years	$136,904
Database Administration Strategy and Operations Manager	7+ years	$153,545

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How Do DBA- Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract DBA- Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $151,600.
California: $151,100.
Massachusetts: $149,000.

District of Columbia $151,600 California $151,100 Massachusetts $149,000 Washington $148,500 New Jersey $148,400 Alaska $148,200 Connecticut $146,400 New York $145,600

Hawaii $143,100 Rhode Island $142,000 Maryland $141,200 Minnesota $140,100 Colorado $139,700 Illinois $139,600 Oregon $139,100 Delaware $138,700

New Hampshire $138,500 Virginia $137,900 Pennsylvania $136,300 Nevada $135,500 North Dakota $135,300 Michigan $134,900 Wisconsin $134,700 Vermont $134,400

Texas $133,600 Maine $133,500 Arizona $133,400 Ohio $133,400 Georgia $132,100 Indiana $131,500 Wyoming $131,300 Utah $131,100

Iowa $131,100 Kansas $130,400 Louisiana $130,200 North Carolina $130,100 Missouri $130,100 Florida $129,600 Montana $129,300 Nebraska $129,000

Kentucky $128,900 South Carolina $128,300 Tennessee $128,000 Idaho $127,800 New Mexico $126,900 Oklahoma $126,600 Alabama $125,800 South Dakota $124,500

Arkansas $123,700 West Virginia $123,300 Mississippi $122,100

Top Paying Cities for DBA- Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $172,700
San Francisco: $170,800
Oakland: $167,200

San Jose, CA $172,700

San Francisco, CA $170,800

Oakland, CA $167,200

New York, NY $157,700

Paramus, NJ $155,800

Queens Village, NY $155,800

Passaic, NJ $155,600

Bergenfield, NJ $155,600

Huntington, NY $155,300

Stamford, CT $155,300

Newark, NJ $154,200

Bridgeport, CT $154,000

Vallejo, CA $153,700

New Brunswick, NJ $153,600

Petaluma, CA $153,500

Middlesex, NJ $153,300

Somerset, NJ $153,200

Santa Cruz, CA $153,000

Boston, MA $152,200

Monterey, CA $151,700

Seattle, WA $151,400

Santa Rosa, CA $151,400

Los Angeles, CA $151,300

Juneau, AK $151,000

Washington, DC $150,800

Orange, CA $150,300

Santa Ana, CA $150,000

Long Beach, CA $149,800

Anaheim, CA $149,800

Anchorage, AK $149,700

Santa Maria, CA $149,300

Everett, WA $149,300

Danbury, CT $148,800

Bremerton, WA $148,600

Tacoma, WA $148,100

New Suffolk, NY $148,100

Sacramento, CA $148,100

Santa Barbara, CA $147,900

Trenton, NJ $147,800

San Diego, CA $147,800

Brockton, MA $147,600

Fairbanks, AK $147,300

Lompoc, CA $146,900

Lowell, MA $146,800

Ventura, CA $146,800

Nashua, NH $146,800

Stockton, CA $146,800

Modesto, CA $145,800

Poughkeepsie, NY $145,500

New Haven, CT $145,200

Olympia, WA $145,200

Kennewick, WA $145,200

Lawrence, MA $144,700

Hartford, CT $144,500

Riverside, CA $144,500

New Bedford, MA $144,400

Richland, WA $144,400

Bakersfield, CA $144,200

Atlantic City, NJ $144,100

San Bernardino, CA $144,100

New Britain, CT $144,100

New London, CT $144,000

Norwich, CT $144,000

Portsmouth, NH $144,000

Boulder, CO $143,700

Portland, OR $143,500

Worcester, MA $143,500

Minneapolis, MN $143,100

Philadelphia, PA $142,900

Honolulu, HI $142,400

Saint Paul, MN $142,400

Vineland, NJ $142,300

Providence, RI $141,900

Chicago, IL $141,500

Bellingham, WA $141,400

Springfield, MA $141,300

Baltimore, MD $141,200

Chico, CA $140,900

Pittsfield, MA $140,500

Manchester, NH $140,200

Spokane, WA $139,600

Denver, CO $139,600

Albany, NY $139,000

Troy, NY $138,900

Nassau, NY $138,800

Schenectady, NY $138,600

Wilmington, DE $138,500

Salem, OR $138,300

Burlington, VT $138,300

Portland, ME $137,900

Yakima, WA $137,700

Rochester, MN $137,300

Reno, NV $137,200

Fresno, CA $137,200

Milwaukee, WI $137,100

Detroit, MI $137,000

Allentown, PA $136,900

Ann Arbor, MI $136,900

Colorado Springs, CO $136,700

Syracuse, NY $136,600

Carson City, NV $136,600

Houston, TX $136,400

Eugene, OR $136,400

Gary, IN $136,200

Bismarck, ND $136,100

Springfield, OR $136,100

Galveston, TX $136,000

Medford, OR $135,800

Fort Collins, CO $135,700

Concord, NH $135,600

Austin, TX $135,600

Mesa, AZ $135,300

Reading, PA $135,300

Phoenix, AZ $135,300

Dallas, TX $135,200

Saint Cloud, MN $135,100

Madison, WI $134,900

Utica, NY $134,600

Rochester, NY $134,300

Des Moines, IA $134,300

Raleigh, NC $134,300

Atlanta, GA $134,100

Battle Creek, MI $134,100

Salt Lake City, UT $134,000

Lancaster, PA $133,800

Harrisburg, PA $133,600

Champaign, IL $133,500

Kansas City, MO $133,500

Kansas City, KS $133,500

Fort Worth, TX $133,400

Columbus, OH $133,400

Boca Raton, FL $133,400

Indianapolis, IN $133,300

Pittsburgh, PA $133,300

Richmond, VA $133,300

Cleveland, OH $133,200

Cincinnati, OH $133,100

Las Vegas, NV $133,100

Petersburg, VA $132,900

Huntsville, AL $132,700

Lansing, MI $132,600

Lebanon, PA $132,600

Pueblo, CO $132,500

Appleton, WI $132,500

Racine, WI $132,400

Charlotte, NC $132,400

Dayton, OH $132,400

Buffalo, NY $132,400

Saint Louis, MO $132,300

York, PA $132,200

Elkhart, IN $132,200

Gastonia, NC $132,200

Billings, MT $132,200

Lorain, OH $132,100

Benton Harbor, MI $132,100

Beaumont, TX $132,100

Toledo, OH $132,100

Rock Hill, SC $132,000

Binghamton, NY $132,000

Rockford, IL $131,900

Springfield, IL $131,900

Elyria, OH $131,800

Fargo, ND $131,800

Flagstaff, AZ $131,800

Fort Lauderdale, FL $131,700

Duluth, MN $131,600

Miami, FL $131,600

Cheyenne, WY $131,500

Grand Forks, ND $131,500

Bangor, ME $131,200

Cedar Rapids, IA $131,000

Durham, NC $131,000

Louisville, KY $131,000

Grand Rapids, MI $130,900

Hialeah, FL $130,900

Casper, WY $130,700

Scranton, PA $130,600

Akron, OH $130,500

New Orleans, LA $130,500

Virginia Beach, VA $130,500

Peoria, IL $130,300

Sarasota, FL $130,200

Nashville, TN $130,100

Omaha, NE $130,100

Green Bay, WI $130,100

Baton Rouge, LA $130,100

Charleston, SC $130,100

Davenport, IA $130,000

Jamestown, NY $130,000

Tucson, AZ $129,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $129,800

Tampa, FL $129,800

Evansville, IN $129,700

Port Arthur, TX $129,700

Bradenton, FL $129,700

Santa Fe, NM $129,400

Orlando, FL $129,200

Clearwater, FL $129,100

La Crosse, WI $128,800

Canton, OH $128,800

Albuquerque, NM $128,800

Newport News, VA $128,800

High Point, NC $128,700

Ogden, UT $128,700

Corpus Christi, TX $128,500

Norfolk, VA $128,500

Laramie, WY $128,500

Saginaw, MI $128,400

Rock Island, IL $128,400

Jacksonville, FL $128,300

Salisbury, NC $128,300

Boise, ID $128,300

Moline, IL $128,200

Fort Myers, FL $128,200

Memphis, TN $128,200

Tulsa, OK $128,100

Waterloo, IA $128,000

Spartanburg, SC $127,900

Lincoln, NE $127,800

Fort Wayne, IN $127,800

Provo, UT $127,800

Cedar Falls, IA $127,600

San Antonio, TX $127,500

Greensboro, NC $127,500

South Bend, IN $127,500

Savannah, GA $127,300

Muskegon, MI $127,300

Winston Salem, NC $127,200

Birmingham, AL $127,200

Lake Charles, LA $126,900

Anderson, IN $126,800

Lexington, KY $126,800

Augusta, GA $126,700

Greenville, SC $126,700

Lima, OH $126,600

Wichita, KS $126,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $126,600

Springfield, OH $126,500

Columbia, SC $126,500

Asheville, NC $126,200

Bloomington, IN $126,200

Knoxville, TN $125,700

Shreveport, LA $125,600

Wilmington, NC $125,500

Roanoke, VA $125,500

Topeka, KS $125,200

Frankfort, KY $125,200

Chillicothe, OH $125,100

Oklahoma City, OK $125,100

Longview, TX $125,000

Melbourne, FL $125,000

Sioux Falls, SD $124,800

Mobile, AL $124,800

Terre Haute, IN $124,700

Altoona, PA $124,700

Amarillo, TX $124,600

Killeen, TX $124,500

Chattanooga, TN $124,400

Fayetteville, AR $124,400

Sioux City, IA $124,200

Idaho Falls, ID $124,200

Lynchburg, VA $124,100

Gainesville, FL $123,900

Portsmouth, OH $123,900

Little Rock, AR $123,800

Lafayette, LA $123,800

Youngstown, OH $123,800

Temple, TX $123,700

Pensacola, FL $123,700

Daytona Beach, FL $123,700

Clarksville, TN $123,700

Hopkinsville, KY $123,300

Erie, PA $123,200

Florence, SC $123,200

Charleston, WV $123,000

Great Falls, MT $122,900

Fayetteville, NC $122,700

Tallahassee, FL $122,700

Macon, GA $122,700

Waco, TX $122,600

Helena, MT $122,500

Pine Bluff, AR $122,500

Vincennes, IN $122,300

Lubbock, TX $122,300

Alamogordo, NM $122,200

Twin Falls, ID $122,100

Rapid City, SD $122,000

Jackson, MS $121,800

Huntington, WV $121,800

Greenville, MS $121,800

Parkersburg, WV $121,600

Montgomery, AL $121,600

Wichita Falls, TX $121,500

Springfield, MO $121,500

Biloxi, MS $121,400

Monroe, LA $121,300

Johnstown, PA $121,200

Sumter, SC $121,100

Columbus, GA $121,100

Pascagoula, MS $120,800

Abilene, TX $120,800

Kingsport, TN $120,500

Albany, GA $120,500

Gulfport, MS $120,400

Alexandria, LA $120,000

Fort Smith, AR $119,600

El Paso, TX $119,300

Las Cruces, NM $118,600

Harlingen, TX $118,300

Pocatello, ID $118,300

Florence, AL $118,100

Brownsville, TX $118,100

Mcallen, TX $117,800

Dothan, AL $117,600

Columbus, MS $116,800

Altus, OK $116,100

Lawton, OK $115,900

Pierre, SD $115,400

What Skills Can Increase a DBA- Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 3.75% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
AWS (Mentioned in 2.99% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
Database Design (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Overlap to row 560

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	3.75%
AWS	2.99%
Database Design	1.58%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a DBA- Specialist's salary.

Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
DB2: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Database Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Team Operations	$164,400	20%
DB2	$157,550	15%
Database Administration	$153,440	12%

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DBA- Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

DBA- Specialist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $153,103. While startup companies pay approximate $129,510.

DBA- Specialist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$129,510
Growth Stage	51~500	$136,969
Established	501~5000	$147,841
Enterprise	5000+	$153,103

DBA- Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DBA- Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, DBA- Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DBA- Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DBA- Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$205,500	$99.0	50%
Healthcare	$157,550	$76.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$150,700	$72.0	10%
Telecom	$150,700	$72.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$143,850	$69.0	5%

DBA- Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DBA- Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$125,100

Average $137,000/year

$145,500

$10,425

Average $11,417/month

$12,125

$2,406

Average $2,635/week

$2,798

$60

Average $66/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,500	$12,125	$2,798	$70
Average	$137,000	$11,417	$2,635	$66
25th Percentile	$125,100	$10,425	$2,406	$60

DBA- Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a DBA- Specialist, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

DBA- Specialist Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Enterprise Data Management Manager	$137,800	1%
Database Administration Strategy and Operations Manager	$153,600	12%
Enterprise Resource Planning Administration Manager	$133,700	-2%

Salary Trends for DBA- Specialist

Salaries for a DBA- Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $127,237 in 2023 to around $125,461 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DBA- Specialist salary trends, .

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2024	$127,217
2025	$125,461
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Common company salaries for DBA- Specialist

Here are companies hiring for DBA- Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about DBA- Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for DBA- Specialist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for DBA- Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

2. How much does a database administrator make at Bank of America?

The salary for a Database Administrator at Bank of America ranges from a minimum of $131,600 to a maximum of $153,300, with a mid-point salary of $142,600. This reflects the competitive compensation for this role within the organization.

3. Do you need a degree to be a DBA?

While a degree in data management or analytics is often preferred for a DBA role, it is not always mandatory. Employers may also consider relevant experience. The salary for a DBA Specialist typically ranges from $131,600 to $153,300, with a mid-salary of $142,600, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in this field.

4. What is the career path of a DBA?

There are two main paths to become a database administrator: starting as a DBA from the beginning of an IT career or, more commonly, beginning in a general ICT role like helpdesk support or development and gradually specializing in database administration. Salaries for DBA specialists range from $131,600 to $153,300, with a mid-salary of $142,600.

5. What is the salary for a DBA in the USA?

The salary for a Database Administrator (DBA) in the USA ranges from a minimum of $131,600 to a maximum of $153,300, with a mid-salary of $142,600. These figures reflect the current market rates for this role, providing a clear overview of potential earnings in the field.

6. How much does a DBA make at Wells Fargo?

The average salary for a Database Administrator at Wells Fargo ranges from $131,600 to $153,300 per year, with a mid-point salary of approximately $142,600. This reflects the competitive compensation for DBA specialists within the organization.

7. What is the salary for DBA in USA?

The salary for DBA specialists in the USA ranges from $131,600 to $153,300, with a mid-salary of $142,600. This variation depends on factors such as industry, location, and experience level.

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