What are the main factors that influence a Database Engineer III's salary?

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

How does experience change a Database Engineer III's salary?

A Database Engineer III's salary grows with experience: starting around $121,368 for beginners, reaching about $122,776 at mid-level, and approach $130,541 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer III?

Database Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $139,243, California $138,714, Massachusetts $136,866. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer VI: $188,792; Database Engineer V: $168,406; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,400; Database Engineer IV: $144,398; Database Development Engineer III: $125,790.

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Database Engineer III Salary in Nevada

How much does a Database Engineer III make in Nevada?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer III in Nevada is $124,466 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Database Engineer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,684
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,032 to $136,096
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,443

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Database Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,096	$11,341	$2,617	$65
Average	$124,466	$10,372	$2,394	$60
25th Percentile	$115,032	$9,586	$2,212	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer III Salaries

A Database Engineer III'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer III	$121,368
Intermediate Level Database Engineer III	$121,650
Senior Level Database Engineer III	$122,776
Specialist Level Database Engineer III	$127,937
Expert Level Database Engineer III	$130,541

How Do Database Engineer III 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 Database Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $139,243.
California: $138,714.
Massachusetts: $136,866.

District of Columbia $139,243 California $138,714 Massachusetts $136,866 Washington $136,363 New Jersey $136,312 Alaska $136,136 Connecticut $134,401 New York $133,697

Hawaii $131,445 Rhode Island $130,389 Maryland $129,672 Minnesota $128,691 Colorado $128,314 Illinois $128,188 Oregon $127,710 Delaware $127,358

New Hampshire $127,137 Virginia $126,641 Pennsylvania $125,195 Nevada $124,466 North Dakota $124,227 Michigan $123,849 Wisconsin $123,711 Vermont $123,434

Texas $122,667 Maine $122,617 Arizona $122,542 Ohio $122,453 Georgia $121,296 Indiana $120,718 Wyoming $120,605 Utah $120,429

Iowa $120,353 Kansas $119,750 Louisiana $119,574 North Carolina $119,511 Missouri $119,486 Florida $118,995 Montana $118,731 Nebraska $118,479

Kentucky $118,341 South Carolina $117,838 Tennessee $117,524 Idaho $117,398 New Mexico $116,480 Oklahoma $116,279 Alabama $115,537 South Dakota $114,292

Arkansas $113,612 West Virginia $113,248 Mississippi $112,154

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer IIIs

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:

The Lakes: $123,447
Alamo: $121,561
Henderson: $122,944

The Lakes, NV $123,447 Alamo, NV $121,561 Henderson, NV $122,944 Beatty, NV $121,561 Blue Diamond, NV $122,692 Boulder City, NV $121,686 Bunkerville, NV $121,561 Caliente, NV $121,561

Dyer, NV $125,258 Goldfield, NV $125,258 Hiko, NV $121,561 Indian Springs, NV $121,561 Jean, NV $121,561 Amargosa Valley, NV $121,561 Logandale, NV $121,561 Manhattan, NV $123,975

Mercury, NV $121,561 Mesquite, NV $121,561 Moapa, NV $121,561 Laughlin, NV $121,561 North Las Vegas, NV $123,447 Coyote Springs, NV $121,561 Cal Nev Ari, NV $121,561 Overton, NV $121,561

Pahrump, NV $121,561 Panaca, NV $121,561 Pioche, NV $121,561 Round Mountain, NV $123,975 Searchlight, NV $121,561 Silverpeak, NV $125,258 Tonopah, NV $123,170 Sloan, NV $122,944

Las Vegas, NV $123,447 Nellis Afb, NV $123,070 Ely, NV $117,813 Austin, NV $123,975 Baker, NV $118,467 Duckwater, NV $121,561 Eureka, NV $119,058 Lund, NV $119,498

Mc Gill, NV $118,467 Ruth, NV $118,467 Crystal Bay, NV $127,383 Dayton, NV $124,969 Denio, NV $119,611 Empire, NV $124,126 Fallon, NV $123,975 Fernley, NV $124,101

Gabbs, NV $123,975 Gardnerville, NV $123,837 Genoa, NV $125,220 Gerlach, NV $124,126 Glenbrook, NV $125,346 Golconda, NV $119,058 Hawthorne, NV $123,837 Imlay, NV $124,126

Lovelock, NV $124,126 Luning, NV $123,837 Mc Dermitt, NV $115,109 Mina, NV $123,837 Minden, NV $125,346 Nixon, NV $124,114 Orovada, NV $119,611 Paradise Valley, NV $112,166

Schurz, NV $123,837 Silver City, NV $125,723 Silver Springs, NV $124,088 Smith, NV $123,837 Sparks, NV $126,013 Sun Valley, NV $126,013 Valmy, NV $119,058 Verdi, NV $126,013

Virginia City, NV $125,723 Wadsworth, NV $124,164 Wellington, NV $123,837 Winnemucca, NV $124,126 Yerington, NV $123,837 Zephyr Cove, NV $124,843 Stateline, NV $124,717 Incline Village, NV $125,598

Reno, NV $126,013 Carson City, NV $125,723 Washoe Valley, NV $125,723 Elko, NV $109,223 Spring Creek, NV $109,223 Battle Mountain, NV $123,975 Crescent Valley, NV $109,223 Carlin, NV $109,223

Deeth, NV $109,223 Halleck, NV $109,223 Jackpot, NV $109,223 Jarbidge, NV $109,223 Lamoille, NV $109,223 Montello, NV $109,223 Mountain City, NV $109,223 Owyhee, NV $109,223

Ruby Valley, NV $109,223 Tuscarora, NV $109,223 Wells, NV $109,223 West Wendover, NV $115,725

Database Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineer III'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.

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$115,032

Average $124,466/year

$136,096

$9,586

Average $10,372/month

$11,341

$2,212

Average $2,394/week

$2,617

$55

Average $60/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,096	$11,341	$2,617	$65
Average	$124,466	$10,372	$2,394	$60
25th Percentile	$115,032	$9,586	$2,212	$55

Database Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $142,911 - a projected growth of 15% over your current level.

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