How much does an SQL Database Engineer make in the United States? The average SQL Database Engineer salary in the United States is $77,126 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,903 and $92,330. 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. 

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Perceptive Recruiting - Dallas , TX
SQL Database Developer position open REMOTE , for an experienced Microsoft database developer. Must have experience working in enterprise applications and understand how the environment interacts ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
NRRM - City of Saint Peters , MO
Requirements for SQL Database Developer: * Must be able to work in-office in St. Peters, MO; * Experience in Microsoft SQL Server in a professional setting; * Experience creating and modifying stored ...
ZipRecruiter - 19 days ago
Martineau Recruiting Technology - Fairfield , IA
The SQL DBA/Developer will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of databases in our company. You will work closely with developers to design, develop, and optimize ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Jefferson Capital Systems - Saint Cloud , MN
The SQL Database Developer is an integral member of the development team. This role is responsible for assisting with the planning, design, development, implementation, configuration, troubleshooting ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 41 days ago
... developers * Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement * Apply data ... Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Senior Database Developer - OneStream, VB.NET, SQL - REMOTE WORK - 52961 Pay Range - $55 - $70/hr We have an immediate long-term opportunity with one of our prime clients for a position of Senior ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

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