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

A Database Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,514 for beginners, reaching about $82,694 at mid-level, and approach $83,184 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Database Programmer?

Database Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Programmer roles are District of Columbia $89,126, California $88,788, Massachusetts $87,605. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Database Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Applications Programmer V: $166,816; Applications Programmer IV: $143,573; Clinical Programmer IV: $134,689; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600; Applications Programmer III: $122,550.

Database Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Programmer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Programmer in Delaware is $81,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,238
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,736 to $88,176
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,560

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Database Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,176	$7,348	$1,696	$42
Average	$81,519	$6,793	$1,568	$39
25th Percentile	$74,736	$6,228	$1,437	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Database Programmer Salaries

A Database Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Programmer'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): $80,514
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,226
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,694
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,988
Expert (over 8 years): $83,184

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Programmer	$80,514
Intermediate Level Database Programmer	$81,226
Senior Level Database Programmer	$82,694
Specialist Level Database Programmer	$82,988
Expert Level Database Programmer	$83,184

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

District of Columbia: $89,126.
California: $88,788.
Massachusetts: $87,605.

District of Columbia $89,126 California $88,788 Massachusetts $87,605 Washington $87,283 New Jersey $87,251 Alaska $87,138 Connecticut $86,027 New York $85,576

Hawaii $84,135 Rhode Island $83,459 Maryland $83,000 Minnesota $82,372 Colorado $82,131 Illinois $82,050 Oregon $81,745 Delaware $81,519

New Hampshire $81,378 Virginia $81,060 Pennsylvania $80,135 Nevada $79,668 North Dakota $79,515 Michigan $79,273 Wisconsin $79,185 Vermont $79,008

Texas $78,517 Maine $78,484 Arizona $78,436 Ohio $78,380 Georgia $77,639 Indiana $77,269 Wyoming $77,197 Utah $77,084

Iowa $77,036 Kansas $76,649 Louisiana $76,536 North Carolina $76,496 Missouri $76,480 Florida $76,166 Montana $75,997 Nebraska $75,836

Kentucky $75,748 South Carolina $75,426 Tennessee $75,224 Idaho $75,144 New Mexico $74,556 Oklahoma $74,427 Alabama $73,953 South Dakota $73,156

Arkansas $72,721 West Virginia $72,487 Mississippi $71,787

Top Paying Cities for Database Programmers

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: $84,369
Little Creek: $83,588
Magnolia: $83,934

Lincoln, DE $84,369 Little Creek, DE $83,588 Magnolia, DE $83,934 Milford, DE $84,369 Marydel, DE $83,274 Millsboro, DE $84,369 Millville, DE $84,932 Milton, DE $84,369

Nassau, DE $84,369 Ocean View, DE $84,932 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,932 Seaford, DE $83,483 Selbyville, DE $84,932 Smyrna, DE $83,177 Viola, DE $83,934 Woodside, DE $83,693

Bear, DE $82,566 Newark, DE $82,598 Claymont, DE $82,662 Delaware City, DE $82,598 Hockessin, DE $82,662 Kirkwood, DE $82,598 Middletown, DE $83,008 Montchanin, DE $82,662

New Castle, DE $82,662 Odessa, DE $83,121 Port Penn, DE $82,372 Rockland, DE $82,662 Saint Georges, DE $82,598 Townsend, DE $83,000 Winterthur, DE $82,662 Lewes, DE $84,369

Wilmington, DE $82,662 Dover, DE $83,548 Dover Afb, DE $83,741 Bethany Beach, DE $84,932 Bethel, DE $83,483 Bridgeville, DE $84,369 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,636 Cheswold, DE $83,355

Clayton, DE $83,145 Dagsboro, DE $84,932 Delmar, DE $83,483 Ellendale, DE $84,369 Felton, DE $84,369 Fenwick Island, DE $84,932 Frankford, DE $84,932 Frederica, DE $84,369

Georgetown, DE $84,369 Greenwood, DE $84,369 Harbeson, DE $84,369 Harrington, DE $84,369 Hartly, DE $83,105 Houston, DE $84,369 Kenton, DE $83,145 Laurel, DE $83,483

Yorklyn, DE $82,662

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

Understanding how a Database Programmer'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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$74,736

Average $81,519/year

$88,176

$6,228

Average $6,793/month

$7,348

$1,437

Average $1,568/week

$1,696

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,176	$7,348	$1,696	$42
Average	$81,519	$6,793	$1,568	$39
25th Percentile	$74,736	$6,228	$1,437	$36

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