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: starting around $99,717 for beginners, reaching about $104,963 at mid-level, and approach $108,781 for experts.

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 $114,758, California $114,323, Massachusetts $112,799. 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: $153,460; DBA- Specialist: $136,900; DBA III: $117,000; DBA- Senior: $116,990; DBA: $114,930.

SQL DBA Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQL DBA make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL DBA in Delaware is $104,963 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): $119,990
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,893 to $112,829
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,725

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SQL DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,829	$9,402	$2,170	$54
Average	$104,963	$8,747	$2,019	$50
25th Percentile	$94,893	$7,908	$1,825	$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.

How Experience Level Affects SQL DBA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL DBA'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): $99,717
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,495
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,963
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,202
Expert (over 8 years): $108,781

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL DBA	$99,717
Intermediate Level SQL DBA	$100,495
Senior Level SQL DBA	$104,963
Specialist Level SQL DBA	$108,202
Expert Level SQL DBA	$108,781

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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: $114,758.
California: $114,323.
Massachusetts: $112,799.

District of Columbia $114,758 California $114,323 Massachusetts $112,799 Washington $112,384 New Jersey $112,343 Alaska $112,198 Connecticut $110,768 New York $110,187

Hawaii $108,332 Rhode Island $107,461 Maryland $106,870 Minnesota $106,062 Colorado $105,751 Illinois $105,647 Oregon $105,254 Delaware $104,963

New Hampshire $104,781 Virginia $104,373 Pennsylvania $103,181 Nevada $102,579 North Dakota $102,383 Michigan $102,072 Wisconsin $101,958 Vermont $101,730

Texas $101,097 Maine $101,056 Arizona $100,994 Ohio $100,921 Georgia $99,968 Indiana $99,491 Wyoming $99,397 Utah $99,252

Iowa $99,190 Kansas $98,693 Louisiana $98,548 North Carolina $98,496 Missouri $98,475 Florida $98,071 Montana $97,853 Nebraska $97,646

Kentucky $97,532 South Carolina $97,117 Tennessee $96,858 Idaho $96,754 New Mexico $95,998 Oklahoma $95,832 Alabama $95,220 South Dakota $94,194

Arkansas $93,635 West Virginia $93,334 Mississippi $92,432

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: $108,632
Little Creek: $107,627
Magnolia: $108,073

Lincoln, DE $108,632 Little Creek, DE $107,627 Magnolia, DE $108,073 Milford, DE $108,632 Marydel, DE $107,223 Millsboro, DE $108,632 Millville, DE $109,358 Milton, DE $108,632

Nassau, DE $108,632 Ocean View, DE $109,358 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,358 Seaford, DE $107,492 Selbyville, DE $109,358 Smyrna, DE $107,098 Viola, DE $108,073 Woodside, DE $107,762

Bear, DE $106,311 Newark, DE $106,352 Claymont, DE $106,435 Delaware City, DE $106,352 Hockessin, DE $106,435 Kirkwood, DE $106,352 Middletown, DE $106,881 Montchanin, DE $106,435

New Castle, DE $106,435 Odessa, DE $107,026 Port Penn, DE $106,062 Rockland, DE $106,435 Saint Georges, DE $106,352 Townsend, DE $106,870 Winterthur, DE $106,435 Lewes, DE $108,632

Wilmington, DE $106,435 Dover, DE $107,575 Dover Afb, DE $107,824 Bethany Beach, DE $109,358 Bethel, DE $107,492 Bridgeville, DE $108,632 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,689 Cheswold, DE $107,326

Clayton, DE $107,057 Dagsboro, DE $109,358 Delmar, DE $107,492 Ellendale, DE $108,632 Felton, DE $108,632 Fenwick Island, DE $109,358 Frankford, DE $109,358 Frederica, DE $108,632

Georgetown, DE $108,632 Greenwood, DE $108,632 Harbeson, DE $108,632 Harrington, DE $108,632 Hartly, DE $107,005 Houston, DE $108,632 Kenton, DE $107,057 Laurel, DE $107,492

Yorklyn, DE $106,435

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.

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$94,893

Average $104,963/year

$112,829

$7,908

Average $8,747/month

$9,402

$1,825

Average $2,019/week

$2,170

$46

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,829	$9,402	$2,170	$54
Average	$104,963	$8,747	$2,019	$50
25th Percentile	$94,893	$7,908	$1,825	$46

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