Database Administrator I Salary in the United States

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Database Administrator I Salary

How much does a Database Administrator I make in the United States? The average Database Administrator I salary in the United States is $72,830 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,306 and $81,553. 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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Database Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary $58,456 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary $65,306 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary $72,830 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary $81,553 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary $89,495 US June 27, 2024
25% $65,306 10% $58,456 90% $89,495 75% $81,553 $72,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Database Administrator I need?

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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Analysis 3.89%
Data Entry 2.4%
Data Warehouse 1.53%
Others 92.18%

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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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  • CenCore LLC - Annapolis Junction, MD
    CenCore is a highly dynamic, employee driven, results oriented company. We are a team of individuals united together in our passion to help protect nationa...
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  • Dexian Signature Federal - Bethesda, MD
    Database Administrator. Bethesda, MD. Requires a TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph • The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with a r...
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  • Knowledge Systems, LLC - Annapolis Junction, MD
    Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s). Establish and maintain database user accounts. Administer, maintain, and Implement polic...
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  • Applied Solutions, Inc. - Herndon, VA
    Required Experience. Oracle 12C administration. Golden Gate administration. Oracle Label Security experience. Read, write, debug PL/SQL. Security+ CE Desir...
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  • InterImage, Inc. - Annapolis Junction, MD
    As a Database Administrator, collaborate with a dynamic and forward-thinking team, contributing to the development, testing, and deployment of a SharePoint...
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Career Path for Database Administrator I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Database Administrator I, the first career path typically starts with a Master Data Management Analyst II position, and then Master Data Management Analyst IV.

The second career path typically starts with a Database Administrator II position, and then progresses to Database Administrator IV.

The third career path typically starts with an ERP Administrator II position, and then progresses to ERP System Administration Manager.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Oracle Database Administrator.

Database Administrator I
Master Data Management Analyst II
Database Administrator II
ERP Administrator II
Oracle Database Administrator
Master Data Management Analyst IV
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ERP System Administration Manager
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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%

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