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

What industry pays the highest salary for SQL DBA?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for SQL DBA roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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 $72,303, a SQL DBA (2-4 years)earns $104,723, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $117,261, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $137,233, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $153,914,

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 $114,811, California $114,376, Massachusetts $112,851. 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: $153,550; DBA- Specialist: $137,000; DBA- Senior: $116,990; DBA III: $116,980; DBA: $115,286.

SQL DBA Salary in Oregon

How much does a SQL DBA make in Oregon?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL DBA in Oregon is $105,302 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,371
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,218 to $113,190
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,036

10% $86,036

50% (Median) $105,302

90% $120,371

SQL DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,190	$9,432	$2,177	$54
Average	$105,302	$8,775	$2,025	$51
25th Percentile	$95,218	$7,935	$1,831	$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): $72,303
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,723
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,261
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,233
Expert (over 8 years): $153,914

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$72,303
SQL DBA Level SQL DBA	$104,723
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$117,261
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$137,233
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$153,914

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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: $114,811.
California: $114,376.
Massachusetts: $112,851.

District of Columbia $114,811 California $114,376 Massachusetts $112,851 Washington $112,436 New Jersey $112,395 Alaska $112,250 Connecticut $110,819 New York $110,238

Hawaii $108,382 Rhode Island $107,511 Maryland $106,920 Minnesota $106,111 Colorado $105,800 Illinois $105,696 Oregon $105,302 Delaware $105,012

New Hampshire $104,829 Virginia $104,421 Pennsylvania $103,228 Nevada $102,627 North Dakota $102,430 Michigan $102,119 Wisconsin $102,005 Vermont $101,777

Texas $101,144 Maine $101,103 Arizona $101,040 Ohio $100,968 Georgia $100,014 Indiana $99,537 Wyoming $99,444 Utah $99,298

Iowa $99,236 Kansas $98,738 Louisiana $98,593 North Carolina $98,541 Missouri $98,521 Florida $98,116 Montana $97,898 Nebraska $97,691

Kentucky $97,577 South Carolina $97,162 Tennessee $96,903 Idaho $96,799 New Mexico $96,042 Oklahoma $95,876 Alabama $95,265 South Dakota $94,238

Arkansas $93,678 West Virginia $93,377 Mississippi $92,475

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:

Antelope: $100,227
Aurora: $106,305
Beaverton: $108,446

Antelope, OR $100,227

Aurora, OR $106,305

Beaverton, OR $108,446

Beavercreek, OR $106,672

Boring, OR $107,362

Bridal Veil, OR $107,196

Brightwood, OR $105,524

Canby, OR $106,376

Cascade Locks, OR $104,013

Clackamas, OR $108,406

Clatskanie, OR $103,822

Colton, OR $105,554

Columbia City, OR $106,506

Corbett, OR $106,670

Donald, OR $105,737

Dufur, OR $100,774

Eagle Creek, OR $106,900

Estacada, OR $105,296

Fairview, OR $108,220

Gervais, OR $104,615

Gladstone, OR $108,367

Government Camp, OR $103,606

Grass Valley, OR $100,452

Gresham, OR $108,186

Hood River, OR $103,419

Hubbard, OR $105,198

Kent, OR $100,226

Lake Oswego, OR $108,630

Marylhurst, OR $108,490

Maupin, OR $100,346

Molalla, OR $104,675

Moro, OR $100,664

Mosier, OR $102,353

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $103,035

Mulino, OR $106,251

Odell, OR $103,183

Oregon City, OR $107,609

Rainier, OR $105,330

Rhododendron, OR $104,553

Rufus, OR $100,976

Saint Helens, OR $106,167

Warren, OR $106,759

Deer Island, OR $105,788

Sandy, OR $106,075

Scappoose, OR $106,615

Shaniko, OR $100,557

The Dalles, OR $101,331

Troutdale, OR $107,808

Tualatin, OR $108,127

Tygh Valley, OR $101,230

Vernonia, OR $105,005

Wasco, OR $100,748

Welches, OR $105,007

West Linn, OR $108,128

Wilsonville, OR $107,454

Woodburn, OR $104,841

Happy Valley, OR $108,553

Damascus, OR $108,011

Amity, OR $104,355

Arch Cape, OR $101,605

Astoria, OR $102,263

Banks, OR $106,448

Bay City, OR $102,032

Beaver, OR $102,551

Buxton, OR $105,801

Cannon Beach, OR $101,560

Carlton, OR $104,616

Cloverdale, OR $101,918

Cornelius, OR $107,243

Dayton, OR $104,683

Dundee, OR $105,526

Forest Grove, OR $106,391

Gales Creek, OR $105,206

Garibaldi, OR $102,041

Gaston, OR $105,841

Hammond, OR $101,104

Hebo, OR $102,248

Hillsboro, OR $107,539

Manning, OR $105,916

Lafayette, OR $104,811

Mcminnville, OR $104,299

Manzanita, OR $101,907

Nehalem, OR $102,178

Newberg, OR $106,467

North Plains, OR $107,047

Oceanside, OR $101,680

Pacific City, OR $101,923

Rockaway Beach, OR $101,903

Saint Paul, OR $105,141

Seaside, OR $102,465

Sherwood, OR $107,572

Tillamook, OR $102,624

Netarts, OR $101,776

Timber, OR $105,156

Tolovana Park, OR $101,575

Warrenton, OR $101,531

Wheeler, OR $102,168

Yamhill, OR $104,942

Neskowin, OR $101,870

Portland, OR $108,652

Salem, OR $104,701

Keizer, OR $104,721

Albany, OR $103,669

Alsea, OR $101,906

Aumsville, OR $104,501

Blodgett, OR $102,021

Brownsville, OR $102,585

Cascadia, OR $101,374

Corvallis, OR $103,422

Crabtree, OR $103,564

Crawfordsville, OR $102,534

Dallas, OR $104,179

Depoe Bay, OR $101,514

Detroit, OR $101,110

Eddyville, OR $101,477

Falls City, OR $103,669

Foster, OR $102,170

Gates, OR $103,060

Grand Ronde, OR $103,240

Halsey, OR $102,603

Idanha, OR $101,192

Independence, OR $104,569

Jefferson, OR $104,345

Lebanon, OR $102,689

Logsden, OR $101,903

Lyons, OR $103,278

Mill City, OR $103,286

Monmouth, OR $103,904

Mount Angel, OR $104,588

Neotsu, OR $101,990

Newport, OR $101,317

South Beach, OR $100,986

Lincoln City, OR $101,866

Otis, OR $102,066

Otter Rock, OR $101,336

Philomath, OR $102,383

Rickreall, OR $104,587

Rose Lodge, OR $102,168

Saint Benedict, OR $104,573

Scio, OR $103,740

Scotts Mills, OR $104,328

Seal Rock, OR $100,867

Shedd, OR $102,561

Sheridan, OR $103,947

Siletz, OR $101,712

Silverton, OR $104,359

Stayton, OR $104,073

Mehama, OR $103,796

Sublimity, OR $104,244

Sweet Home, OR $102,354

Gleneden Beach, OR $101,624

Tangent, OR $102,745

Tidewater, OR $101,231

Toledo, OR $101,348

Turner, OR $104,517

Waldport, OR $100,992

Willamina, OR $103,590

Eugene, OR $103,249

Agness, OR $99,946

Allegany, OR $100,067

Alvadore, OR $103,150

Azalea, OR $101,115

Bandon, OR $100,144

Blachly, OR $102,270

Blue River, OR $100,690

Broadbent, OR $99,991

Brookings, OR $100,570

Camas Valley, OR $100,046

Canyonville, OR $100,794

Cheshire, OR $102,652

Coos Bay, OR $100,097

Coquille, OR $100,104

Cottage Grove, OR $102,305

Crescent Lake, OR $100,237

Creswell, OR $102,911

Culp Creek, OR $101,876

Curtin, OR $102,230

Days Creek, OR $100,662

Deadwood, OR $101,847

Dexter, OR $102,616

Dillard, OR $100,365

Dorena, OR $101,570

Drain, OR $101,861

Elkton, OR $101,144

Elmira, OR $102,788

Fall Creek, OR $102,479

Florence, OR $101,054

Gardiner, OR $100,233

Glendale, OR $100,905

Glide, OR $100,476

Gold Beach, OR $100,267

Harrisburg, OR $102,991

Idleyld Park, OR $100,233

Junction City, OR $102,924

Lakeside, OR $100,265

Langlois, OR $100,046

Lorane, OR $102,506

Lowell, OR $102,467

Mapleton, OR $101,269

Marcola, OR $102,789

Pleasant Hill, OR $103,065

Monroe, OR $102,465

Myrtle Creek, OR $100,375

Myrtle Point, OR $100,029

North Bend, OR $100,100

Noti, OR $102,443

Oakland, OR $100,988

Oakridge, OR $101,452

Ophir, OR $100,256

Port Orford, OR $100,119

Powers, OR $100,098

Reedsport, OR $100,807

Riddle, OR $100,580

Roseburg, OR $100,509

Scottsburg, OR $100,630

Springfield, OR $103,042

Sixes, OR $100,035

Sutherlin, OR $101,038

Swisshome, OR $101,381

Tenmile, OR $100,147

Thurston, OR $103,088

Tiller, OR $100,752

Umpqua, OR $100,425

Veneta, OR $102,700

Vida, OR $101,918

Walterville, OR $102,400

Walton, OR $102,063

Wedderburn, OR $100,326

Westfir, OR $101,789

Westlake, OR $100,768

Wilbur, OR $100,604

Winchester, OR $100,611

Winston, OR $100,166

Wolf Creek, OR $101,089

Yachats, OR $101,011

Yoncalla, OR $101,579

Medford, OR $102,793

Central Point, OR $102,649

White City, OR $102,003

Ashland, OR $102,048

Butte Falls, OR $101,392

Cave Junction, OR $101,105

Eagle Point, OR $102,220

Gold Hill, OR $102,405

Grants Pass, OR $101,600

Jacksonville, OR $102,218

Kerby, OR $101,262

Merlin, OR $100,945

Murphy, OR $101,988

O Brien, OR $101,055

Phoenix, OR $102,761

Prospect, OR $101,137

Rogue River, OR $101,942

Selma, OR $101,010

Shady Cove, OR $102,078

Talent, OR $102,565

Trail, OR $101,299

Wilderville, OR $101,223

Williams, OR $101,901

Klamath Falls, OR $101,118

Crater Lake, OR $100,031

Adel, OR $100,547

Beatty, OR $100,291

Bly, OR $100,387

Bonanza, OR $100,472

Chiloquin, OR $100,462

Dairy, OR $100,417

Fort Klamath, OR $100,429

Keno, OR $101,159

Lakeview, OR $100,630

Malin, OR $100,602

Merrill, OR $100,644

Midland, OR $100,752

New Pine Creek, OR $100,856

Paisley, OR $100,383

Plush, OR $100,499

Silver Lake, OR $100,347

Sprague River, OR $100,374

Summer Lake, OR $100,251

Christmas Valley, OR $100,419

Bend, OR $100,652

Fields, OR $100,525

Ashwood, OR $100,204

Brothers, OR $100,297

Burns, OR $100,541

Princeton, OR $100,351

Diamond, OR $100,284

Camp Sherman, OR $100,360

Chemult, OR $100,288

Crane, OR $100,461

Crescent, OR $100,236

Culver, OR $100,437

Fort Rock, OR $100,360

Frenchglen, OR $100,275

Gilchrist, OR $100,430

Hines, OR $100,561

La Pine, OR $100,539

Madras, OR $100,506

Mitchell, OR $100,283

Paulina, OR $100,323

Post, OR $100,277

Powell Butte, OR $100,517

Prineville, OR $100,521

Redmond, OR $100,663

Riley, OR $100,271

Sisters, OR $100,362

Terrebonne, OR $100,561

Warm Springs, OR $100,380

Pendleton, OR $103,758

Adams, OR $101,723

Arlington, OR $100,568

Athena, OR $103,988

Baker City, OR $100,628

Bates, OR $100,349

Boardman, OR $103,295

Bridgeport, OR $100,370

Canyon City, OR $100,511

Condon, OR $100,329

Cove, OR $100,524

Dayville, OR $100,402

Echo, OR $104,052

Elgin, OR $100,544

Enterprise, OR $100,311

Fossil, OR $100,345

Haines, OR $100,568

Halfway, OR $100,349

Helix, OR $106,439

Heppner, OR $100,392

Hereford, OR $100,414

Hermiston, OR $107,017

Lexington, OR $102,238

Oxbow, OR $99,895

Imbler, OR $100,599

Imnaha, OR $99,646

Ione, OR $100,541

Irrigon, OR $106,314

John Day, OR $100,673

Joseph, OR $100,194

Kimberly, OR $100,372

La Grande, OR $100,659

Long Creek, OR $100,389

Lostine, OR $100,435

Meacham, OR $100,567

Mikkalo, OR $100,691

Milton Freewater, OR $103,023

Monument, OR $100,367

Mount Vernon, OR $100,504

North Powder, OR $100,524

Pilot Rock, OR $100,892

Prairie City, OR $100,578

Richland, OR $100,248

Seneca, OR $100,517

Spray, OR $100,364

Stanfield, OR $106,736

Summerville, OR $100,556

Sumpter, OR $100,472

Ukiah, OR $100,374

Umatilla, OR $107,530

Union, OR $100,545

Unity, OR $100,525

Wallowa, OR $100,573

Weston, OR $102,000

Adrian, OR $98,863

Arock, OR $99,919

Brogan, OR $100,328

Drewsey, OR $100,452

Durkee, OR $100,259

Harper, OR $100,044

Huntington, OR $100,337

Ironside, OR $100,380

Jamieson, OR $100,062

Jordan Valley, OR $99,936

Juntura, OR $100,379

Nyssa, OR $99,345

Ontario, OR $99,561

Riverside, OR $100,277

Vale, OR $100,090

Westfall, OR $100,410

SQL DBA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For SQL DBA roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, SQL DBA positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view SQL DBA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a SQL DBA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$115,832	$56.0	10%
Software & Networking	$115,832	$56.0	10%
Aerospace & Defense	$113,726	$55.0	8%
Financial Services	$113,726	$55.0	8%
Chemicals	$112,673	$54.0	7%

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.

$95,218

Average $105,302/year

$113,190

$7,935

Average $8,775/month

$9,432

$1,831

Average $2,025/week

$2,177

$46

Average $51/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,190	$9,432	$2,177	$54
Average	$105,302	$8,775	$2,025	$51
25th Percentile	$95,218	$7,935	$1,831	$46

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