What are the main factors that influence a SQL DBA's salary?

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

How does experience change A SQL DBA's salary?

A SQL DBA's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $72,123, a SQL DBA (2-4 years)earns $104,409, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $116,945, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $136,838, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $153,443,

What are the highest paying states for a SQL DBA?

SQL DBA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL DBA roles are District of Columbia $114,785, California $114,349, Massachusetts $112,825. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL DBA roles make?

Salaries for SQL DBA level roles vary by specialization: DBA Manager: $153,500; DBA- Specialist: $136,900; DBA III: $116,990; DBA- Senior: $116,990; DBA: $115,247.

SQL DBA Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQL DBA make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL DBA in Delaware is $104,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,018
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,936 to $112,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,785

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SQL DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,855	$9,405	$2,170	$54
Average	$104,988	$8,749	$2,019	$50
25th Percentile	$94,936	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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Key Factors That Influence SQL DBA Salaries

A SQL DBA'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
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$72,123
SQL DBA Level SQL DBA	$104,409
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$116,945
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$136,838
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$153,443

How Do SQL DBA 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 SQL DBAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,785.
California: $114,349.
Massachusetts: $112,825.

District of Columbia $114,785 California $114,349 Massachusetts $112,825 Washington $112,410 New Jersey $112,369 Alaska $112,224 Connecticut $110,793 New York $110,213

Hawaii $108,357 Rhode Island $107,486 Maryland $106,895 Minnesota $106,087 Colorado $105,776 Illinois $105,672 Oregon $105,278 Delaware $104,988

New Hampshire $104,805 Virginia $104,397 Pennsylvania $103,204 Nevada $102,603 North Dakota $102,406 Michigan $102,095 Wisconsin $101,981 Vermont $101,753

Texas $101,121 Maine $101,079 Arizona $101,017 Ohio $100,944 Georgia $99,991 Indiana $99,514 Wyoming $99,420 Utah $99,275

Iowa $99,213 Kansas $98,716 Louisiana $98,570 North Carolina $98,519 Missouri $98,498 Florida $98,094 Montana $97,876 Nebraska $97,668

Kentucky $97,554 South Carolina $97,140 Tennessee $96,881 Idaho $96,777 New Mexico $96,020 Oklahoma $95,854 Alabama $95,243 South Dakota $94,216

Arkansas $93,656 West Virginia $93,356 Mississippi $92,454

Top Paying Cities for SQL DBAs

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: $104,515
Little Creek: $105,280
Magnolia: $105,129

Lincoln, DE $104,515 Little Creek, DE $105,280 Magnolia, DE $105,129 Milford, DE $104,780 Marydel, DE $104,952 Millsboro, DE $104,076 Millville, DE $104,237 Milton, DE $104,417

Nassau, DE $104,493 Ocean View, DE $104,219 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,420 Seaford, DE $104,479 Selbyville, DE $104,046 Smyrna, DE $105,353 Viola, DE $104,867 Woodside, DE $105,149

Bear, DE $104,907 Newark, DE $104,867 Claymont, DE $105,082 Delaware City, DE $104,972 Hockessin, DE $104,858 Kirkwood, DE $104,952 Middletown, DE $104,993 Montchanin, DE $104,882

New Castle, DE $104,897 Odessa, DE $105,045 Port Penn, DE $105,115 Rockland, DE $104,892 Saint Georges, DE $104,960 Townsend, DE $105,121 Winterthur, DE $104,905 Lewes, DE $104,458

Wilmington, DE $104,863 Dover, DE $105,280 Dover Afb, DE $104,725 Bethany Beach, DE $104,110 Bethel, DE $104,217 Bridgeville, DE $104,463 Camden Wyoming, DE $104,983 Cheswold, DE $105,246

Clayton, DE $105,249 Dagsboro, DE $104,037 Delmar, DE $103,870 Ellendale, DE $104,185 Felton, DE $104,772 Fenwick Island, DE $104,060 Frankford, DE $103,878 Frederica, DE $104,876

Georgetown, DE $103,998 Greenwood, DE $104,480 Harbeson, DE $104,108 Harrington, DE $104,639 Hartly, DE $104,965 Houston, DE $104,490 Kenton, DE $105,254 Laurel, DE $103,935

Yorklyn, DE $104,889

SQL DBA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SQL DBA'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$94,936

Average $104,988/year

$112,855

$7,911

Average $8,749/month

$9,405

$1,826

Average $2,019/week

$2,170

$46

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,855	$9,405	$2,170	$54
Average	$104,988	$8,749	$2,019	$50
25th Percentile	$94,936	$7,911	$1,826	$46

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SQL DBA Salary in Delaware

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