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: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $76,717, a SQL Server DBA (2-4 years)earns $111,046, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $124,388, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $145,540, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $163,194,

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 $119,243, California $118,791, Massachusetts $117,208. 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: $127,669; SQL Server Reporting Services Developer: $124,890; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,807; SQL Server Consultant: $112,698; Sql Server Administrator: $103,757.

SQL Server DBA Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Server DBA in Rhode Island is $111,661 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): $127,642
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,963 to $120,026
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,222

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SQL Server DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,026	$10,002	$2,308	$58
Average	$111,661	$9,305	$2,147	$54
25th Percentile	$100,963	$8,414	$1,942	$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.

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level SQL Server DBA	$76,717
SQL Serve... Level SQL Server DBA	$111,046
Database ... Level SQL Server DBA	$124,388
Database ... Level SQL Server DBA	$145,540
Database ... Level SQL Server DBA	$163,194

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: $119,243.
California: $118,791.
Massachusetts: $117,208.

District of Columbia $119,243 California $118,791 Massachusetts $117,208 Washington $116,777 New Jersey $116,734 Alaska $116,583 Connecticut $115,097 New York $114,494

Hawaii $112,566 Rhode Island $111,661 Maryland $111,047 Minnesota $110,207 Colorado $109,884 Illinois $109,777 Oregon $109,367 Delaware $109,066

New Hampshire $108,876 Virginia $108,452 Pennsylvania $107,213 Nevada $106,589 North Dakota $106,384 Michigan $106,061 Wisconsin $105,943 Vermont $105,706

Texas $105,049 Maine $105,006 Arizona $104,941 Ohio $104,866 Georgia $103,875 Indiana $103,379 Wyoming $103,282 Utah $103,132

Iowa $103,067 Kansas $102,550 Louisiana $102,399 North Carolina $102,345 Missouri $102,324 Florida $101,904 Montana $101,678 Nebraska $101,462

Kentucky $101,344 South Carolina $100,913 Tennessee $100,644 Idaho $100,536 New Mexico $99,750 Oklahoma $99,578 Alabama $98,942 South Dakota $97,876

Arkansas $97,294 West Virginia $96,982 Mississippi $96,045

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: $113,492
Albion: $111,607
Ashaway: $113,923

Adamsville, RI $113,492 Albion, RI $111,607 Ashaway, RI $113,923 Barrington, RI $111,607 Block Island, RI $113,331 Bradford, RI $113,848 Bristol, RI $111,500 Carolina, RI $112,921

Charlestown, RI $113,040 Chepachet, RI $111,392 Clayville, RI $111,500 Coventry, RI $111,392 West Greenwich, RI $111,317 East Greenwich, RI $111,467 Exeter, RI $113,848 Fiskeville, RI $111,607

Forestdale, RI $111,500 Foster, RI $111,317 Glendale, RI $111,317 Greene, RI $112,566 Greenville, RI $111,607 Harmony, RI $111,575 Harrisville, RI $111,392 Hope, RI $111,607

Hope Valley, RI $113,923 Hopkinton, RI $113,955 Jamestown, RI $112,814 Kenyon, RI $113,815 Little Compton, RI $113,449 Manville, RI $111,607 Mapleville, RI $111,317 Newport, RI $112,835

Middletown, RI $113,309 North Kingstown, RI $111,284 North Scituate, RI $111,575 Oakland, RI $111,424 Pascoag, RI $111,360 Pawtucket, RI $111,607 Central Falls, RI $111,607 Cumberland, RI $111,607

Lincoln, RI $111,607 Portsmouth, RI $112,383 Prudence Island, RI $111,392 Rockville, RI $113,955 Saunderstown, RI $112,878 Shannock, RI $113,783 Slatersville, RI $111,500 Slocum, RI $112,878

Tiverton, RI $113,524 Wakefield, RI $112,760 Kingston, RI $112,781 Narragansett, RI $112,803 Peace Dale, RI $112,760 Warren, RI $111,575 Warwick, RI $111,607 Westerly, RI $113,988

West Kingston, RI $112,846 West Warwick, RI $111,607 Wood River Junction, RI $113,848 Woonsocket, RI $111,500 North Smithfield, RI $111,575 Wyoming, RI $113,815 Providence, RI $111,607 Cranston, RI $111,607

North Providence, RI $111,607 East Providence, RI $111,607 Riverside, RI $111,607 Rumford, RI $111,607 Smithfield, RI $111,607 Johnston, RI $111,607

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$100,963

Average $111,661/year

$120,026

$8,414

Average $9,305/month

$10,002

$1,942

Average $2,147/week

$2,308

$49

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,026	$10,002	$2,308	$58
Average	$111,661	$9,305	$2,147	$54
25th Percentile	$100,963	$8,414	$1,942	$49

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