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

A Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $75,072, a Database Administrator (2-4 years)earns $108,665, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $121,722, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $142,421, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $159,696,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Administrator?

Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $119,464, California $119,010, Massachusetts $117,424. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Database Administrator IV: $136,884; Oracle Database Administrator: $124,525; Database Administrator Senior: $118,853; Database Administrator Sr: $117,429; Database Administrator III: $116,990.

Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Administrator in Delaware is $109,267 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,906
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,799 to $117,453
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,267

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Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,453	$9,788	$2,259	$56
Average	$109,267	$9,106	$2,101	$53
25th Percentile	$98,799	$8,233	$1,900	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Database Administrator Salaries

A Database Administrator'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 Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Administrator'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,072
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,665
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,722
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,421
Expert (over 8 years): $159,696

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$75,072
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$108,665
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$121,722
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$142,421
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$159,696

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How Do Database Administrator 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,464.
California: $119,010.
Massachusetts: $117,424.

District of Columbia $119,464 California $119,010 Massachusetts $117,424 Washington $116,993 New Jersey $116,950 Alaska $116,799 Connecticut $115,310 New York $114,705

Hawaii $112,774 Rhode Island $111,868 Maryland $111,253 Minnesota $110,411 Colorado $110,087 Illinois $109,979 Oregon $109,569 Delaware $109,267

New Hampshire $109,077 Virginia $108,652 Pennsylvania $107,411 Nevada $106,786 North Dakota $106,581 Michigan $106,257 Wisconsin $106,138 Vermont $105,901

Texas $105,243 Maine $105,200 Arizona $105,135 Ohio $105,059 Georgia $104,067 Indiana $103,570 Wyoming $103,473 Utah $103,322

Iowa $103,257 Kansas $102,740 Louisiana $102,588 North Carolina $102,535 Missouri $102,513 Florida $102,092 Montana $101,866 Nebraska $101,650

Kentucky $101,531 South Carolina $101,099 Tennessee $100,830 Idaho $100,722 New Mexico $99,934 Oklahoma $99,762 Alabama $99,125 South Dakota $98,057

Arkansas $97,474 West Virginia $97,161 Mississippi $96,223

Top Paying Cities for Database Administrators

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:

Lincoln: $113,087
Little Creek: $112,040
Magnolia: $112,504

Lincoln, DE $113,087 Little Creek, DE $112,040 Magnolia, DE $112,504 Milford, DE $113,087 Marydel, DE $111,619 Millsboro, DE $113,087 Millville, DE $113,842 Milton, DE $113,087

Nassau, DE $113,087 Ocean View, DE $113,842 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,842 Seaford, DE $111,900 Selbyville, DE $113,842 Smyrna, DE $111,490 Viola, DE $112,504 Woodside, DE $112,181

Bear, DE $110,670 Newark, DE $110,713 Claymont, DE $110,799 Delaware City, DE $110,713 Hockessin, DE $110,799 Kirkwood, DE $110,713 Middletown, DE $111,263 Montchanin, DE $110,799

New Castle, DE $110,799 Odessa, DE $111,414 Port Penn, DE $110,411 Rockland, DE $110,799 Saint Georges, DE $110,713 Townsend, DE $111,253 Winterthur, DE $110,799 Lewes, DE $113,087

Wilmington, DE $110,799 Dover, DE $111,986 Dover Afb, DE $112,245 Bethany Beach, DE $113,842 Bethel, DE $111,900 Bridgeville, DE $113,087 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,105 Cheswold, DE $111,727

Clayton, DE $111,447 Dagsboro, DE $113,842 Delmar, DE $111,900 Ellendale, DE $113,087 Felton, DE $113,087 Fenwick Island, DE $113,842 Frankford, DE $113,842 Frederica, DE $113,087

Georgetown, DE $113,087 Greenwood, DE $113,087 Harbeson, DE $113,087 Harrington, DE $113,087 Hartly, DE $111,393 Houston, DE $113,087 Kenton, DE $111,447 Laurel, DE $111,900

Yorklyn, DE $110,799

Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Administrator'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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$98,799

Average $109,267/year

$117,453

$8,233

Average $9,106/month

$9,788

$1,900

Average $2,101/week

$2,259

$47

Average $53/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,453	$9,788	$2,259	$56
Average	$109,267	$9,106	$2,101	$53
25th Percentile	$98,799	$8,233	$1,900	$47

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