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

A SQL Server DBA's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,062 for beginners, reaching about $111,642 at mid-level, and approach $115,702 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SQL Server DBA?

SQL Server DBA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Server DBA roles are District of Columbia $119,222, California $118,770, Massachusetts $117,187. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Server DBA roles make?

Salaries for SQL Server DBA level roles vary by specialization: SQL Server Analyst: $127,660; SQL Server Reporting Services Developer: $124,881; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,811; SQL Server Consultant: $112,722; Sql Server Administrator: $103,738.

SQL Server DBA Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a SQL Server DBA make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Server DBA in Rhode Island is $111,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,624
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,931 to $120,008
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,180

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SQL Server DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,008	$10,001	$2,308	$58
Average	$111,642	$9,303	$2,147	$54
25th Percentile	$100,931	$8,411	$1,941	$49

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Key Factors That Influence SQL Server DBA Salaries

A SQL Server 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 Server DBA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL Server 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): $106,062
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,889
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,642
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,087
Expert (over 8 years): $115,702

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Server DBA	$106,062
Intermediate Level SQL Server DBA	$106,889
Senior Level SQL Server DBA	$111,642
Specialist Level SQL Server DBA	$115,087
Expert Level SQL Server DBA	$115,702

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

District of Columbia: $119,222.
California: $118,770.
Massachusetts: $117,187.

District of Columbia $119,222 California $118,770 Massachusetts $117,187 Washington $116,756 New Jersey $116,713 Alaska $116,563 Connecticut $115,077 New York $114,474

Hawaii $112,546 Rhode Island $111,642 Maryland $111,028 Minnesota $110,188 Colorado $109,865 Illinois $109,757 Oregon $109,348 Delaware $109,047

New Hampshire $108,857 Virginia $108,433 Pennsylvania $107,194 Nevada $106,570 North Dakota $106,365 Michigan $106,042 Wisconsin $105,924 Vermont $105,687

Texas $105,030 Maine $104,987 Arizona $104,922 Ohio $104,847 Georgia $103,856 Indiana $103,361 Wyoming $103,264 Utah $103,113

Iowa $103,049 Kansas $102,532 Louisiana $102,381 North Carolina $102,327 Missouri $102,306 Florida $101,886 Montana $101,660 Nebraska $101,444

Kentucky $101,326 South Carolina $100,895 Tennessee $100,626 Idaho $100,518 New Mexico $99,732 Oklahoma $99,560 Alabama $98,925 South Dakota $97,859

Arkansas $97,277 West Virginia $96,965 Mississippi $96,028

Top Paying Cities for SQL Server 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:

Adamsville: $113,472
Albion: $111,588
Ashaway: $113,903

Adamsville, RI $113,472 Albion, RI $111,588 Ashaway, RI $113,903 Barrington, RI $111,588 Block Island, RI $113,311 Bradford, RI $113,827 Bristol, RI $111,480 Carolina, RI $112,901

Charlestown, RI $113,020 Chepachet, RI $111,372 Clayville, RI $111,480 Coventry, RI $111,372 West Greenwich, RI $111,297 East Greenwich, RI $111,448 Exeter, RI $113,827 Fiskeville, RI $111,588

Forestdale, RI $111,480 Foster, RI $111,297 Glendale, RI $111,297 Greene, RI $112,546 Greenville, RI $111,588 Harmony, RI $111,555 Harrisville, RI $111,372 Hope, RI $111,588

Hope Valley, RI $113,903 Hopkinton, RI $113,935 Jamestown, RI $112,794 Kenyon, RI $113,795 Little Compton, RI $113,429 Manville, RI $111,588 Mapleville, RI $111,297 Newport, RI $112,815

Middletown, RI $113,289 North Kingstown, RI $111,265 North Scituate, RI $111,555 Oakland, RI $111,405 Pascoag, RI $111,340 Pawtucket, RI $111,588 Central Falls, RI $111,588 Cumberland, RI $111,588

Lincoln, RI $111,588 Portsmouth, RI $112,363 Prudence Island, RI $111,372 Rockville, RI $113,935 Saunderstown, RI $112,858 Shannock, RI $113,763 Slatersville, RI $111,480 Slocum, RI $112,858

Tiverton, RI $113,504 Wakefield, RI $112,740 Kingston, RI $112,761 Narragansett, RI $112,783 Peace Dale, RI $112,740 Warren, RI $111,555 Warwick, RI $111,588 Westerly, RI $113,967

West Kingston, RI $112,826 West Warwick, RI $111,588 Wood River Junction, RI $113,827 Woonsocket, RI $111,480 North Smithfield, RI $111,555 Wyoming, RI $113,795 Providence, RI $111,588 Cranston, RI $111,588

North Providence, RI $111,588 East Providence, RI $111,588 Riverside, RI $111,588 Rumford, RI $111,588 Smithfield, RI $111,588 Johnston, RI $111,588

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

Understanding how a SQL Server 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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$100,931

Average $111,642/year

$120,008

$8,411

Average $9,303/month

$10,001

$1,941

Average $2,147/week

$2,308

$49

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,008	$10,001	$2,308	$58
Average	$111,642	$9,303	$2,147	$54
25th Percentile	$100,931	$8,411	$1,941	$49

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