How much does a Database Engineer I make in Wilmington, NC? The average Database Engineer I salary in Wilmington, NC is $69,897 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,698 and $83,696. 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. 

Database Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $52,323 Wilmington,NC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $60,698 Wilmington,NC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $69,897 Wilmington,NC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $83,696 Wilmington,NC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $96,259 Wilmington,NC February 26, 2024
25% $60,698 10% $52,323 90% $96,259 75% $83,696 $69,897 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Database Engineer 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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Agile: Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

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Computer Science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

Analysis 3.43%
Agile 2.16%
Computer Science 3.63%
Others 90.78%

Job Description for Database Engineer I

Database Engineer I plans, designs, develops, and manages an organization's databases to ensure efficient data storage, access, and security. Collaborates with users to design, code, test, debug, and deploy databases that meet requirements and organizational needs. Being a Database Engineer I writes queries, stored procedures and functions for database development. Monitors databases' performance, scalability, and security and modifies procedures to optimize database designs. Additionally, Database Engineer I evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates, performance tuning, and integration requirements. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of database technologies and solid coding and computer system skills. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Database Engineer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Database Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Database Engineer I, the upper level is Database Engineer II and then progresses to Database Engineer IV.

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Database Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Database Engineer I, the highest Database Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Database Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Database Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Database Engineer I salary is 2.9% 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
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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