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 $75,067, a Database Administrator (2-4 years)earns $108,672, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $121,720, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $142,425, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $159,708,

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 $119,470, California $119,017, Massachusetts $117,431. 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: $136,888; Oracle Database Administrator: $124,551; Database Administrator Senior: $118,850; Database Administrator Sr: $117,426; Database Administrator III: $116,988.

Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Administrator in Delaware is $109,273 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): $124,919
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,812 to $117,463
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,288

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Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,463	$9,789	$2,259	$56
Average	$109,273	$9,106	$2,101	$53
25th Percentile	$98,812	$8,234	$1,900	$48

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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): $75,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,672
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,720
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,425
Expert (over 8 years): $159,708

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$75,067
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$108,672
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$121,720
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$142,425
Database ... Level Database Administrator	$159,708

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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: $119,470.
California: $119,017.
Massachusetts: $117,431.

District of Columbia $119,470 California $119,017 Massachusetts $117,431 Washington $116,999 New Jersey $116,956 Alaska $116,805 Connecticut $115,316 New York $114,712

Hawaii $112,780 Rhode Island $111,874 Maryland $111,259 Minnesota $110,417 Colorado $110,093 Illinois $109,986 Oregon $109,575 Delaware $109,273

New Hampshire $109,083 Virginia $108,658 Pennsylvania $107,417 Nevada $106,792 North Dakota $106,587 Michigan $106,263 Wisconsin $106,144 Vermont $105,907

Texas $105,249 Maine $105,205 Arizona $105,141 Ohio $105,065 Georgia $104,072 Indiana $103,576 Wyoming $103,479 Utah $103,328

Iowa $103,263 Kansas $102,745 Louisiana $102,594 North Carolina $102,540 Missouri $102,519 Florida $102,098 Montana $101,871 Nebraska $101,655

Kentucky $101,537 South Carolina $101,105 Tennessee $100,835 Idaho $100,727 New Mexico $99,940 Oklahoma $99,767 Alabama $99,130 South Dakota $98,062

Arkansas $97,480 West Virginia $97,167 Mississippi $96,228

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: $108,781
Little Creek: $109,578
Magnolia: $109,420

Lincoln, DE $108,781 Little Creek, DE $109,578 Magnolia, DE $109,420 Milford, DE $109,058 Marydel, DE $109,237 Millsboro, DE $108,325 Millville, DE $108,492 Milton, DE $108,680

Nassau, DE $108,759 Ocean View, DE $108,474 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,682 Seaford, DE $108,744 Selbyville, DE $108,294 Smyrna, DE $109,653 Viola, DE $109,148 Woodside, DE $109,442

Bear, DE $109,189 Newark, DE $109,148 Claymont, DE $109,372 Delaware City, DE $109,257 Hockessin, DE $109,138 Kirkwood, DE $109,237 Middletown, DE $109,279 Montchanin, DE $109,163

New Castle, DE $109,179 Odessa, DE $109,333 Port Penn, DE $109,406 Rockland, DE $109,174 Saint Georges, DE $109,244 Townsend, DE $109,413 Winterthur, DE $109,187 Lewes, DE $108,722

Wilmington, DE $109,144 Dover, DE $109,578 Dover Afb, DE $109,000 Bethany Beach, DE $108,359 Bethel, DE $108,472 Bridgeville, DE $108,727 Camden Wyoming, DE $109,269 Cheswold, DE $109,542

Clayton, DE $109,545 Dagsboro, DE $108,284 Delmar, DE $108,110 Ellendale, DE $108,438 Felton, DE $109,049 Fenwick Island, DE $108,308 Frankford, DE $108,119 Frederica, DE $109,157

Georgetown, DE $108,243 Greenwood, DE $108,745 Harbeson, DE $108,358 Harrington, DE $108,911 Hartly, DE $109,250 Houston, DE $108,755 Kenton, DE $109,551 Laurel, DE $108,178

Yorklyn, DE $109,171

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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$98,812

Average $109,273/year

$117,463

$8,234

Average $9,106/month

$9,789

$1,900

Average $2,101/week

$2,259

$48

Average $53/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,463	$9,789	$2,259	$56
Average	$109,273	$9,106	$2,101	$53
25th Percentile	$98,812	$8,234	$1,900	$48

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