What are the main factors that influence a Database Admin's salary?

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

How does experience change a Database Admin's salary?

A Database Admin's salary grows with experience: starting around $103,485 for beginners, reaching about $108,930 at mid-level, and approach $112,891 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Database Admin?

Database Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Admin roles are District of Columbia $117,556, California $117,110, Massachusetts $115,549. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Admin roles make?

Salaries for Database Admin level roles vary by specialization: Credit Admin: $114,738; healthcare admin: $99,094; Payroll Admin: $74,727; Admin Supervisor: $74,686; Admin Coordinator: $52,921.

Database Admin Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Admin make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Admin in Delaware is $107,522 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,366
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,895 to $115,292
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,310

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Database Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,292	$9,608	$2,217	$55
Average	$107,522	$8,960	$2,068	$52
25th Percentile	$95,895	$7,991	$1,844	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Database Admin Salaries

A Database Admin'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 Database Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Admin'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): $103,485
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,292
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,930
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,291
Expert (over 8 years): $112,891

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Admin	$103,485
Intermediate Level Database Admin	$104,292
Senior Level Database Admin	$108,930
Specialist Level Database Admin	$112,291
Expert Level Database Admin	$112,891

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How Do Database Admin 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 Database Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,556.
California: $117,110.
Massachusetts: $115,549.

District of Columbia $117,556 California $117,110 Massachusetts $115,549 Washington $115,124 New Jersey $115,082 Alaska $114,933 Connecticut $113,468 New York $112,874

Hawaii $110,973 Rhode Island $110,081 Maryland $109,476 Minnesota $108,648 Colorado $108,329 Illinois $108,223 Oregon $107,820 Delaware $107,522

New Hampshire $107,336 Virginia $106,917 Pennsylvania $105,696 Nevada $105,080 North Dakota $104,879 Michigan $104,560 Wisconsin $104,443 Vermont $104,210

Texas $103,562 Maine $103,520 Arizona $103,456 Ohio $103,382 Georgia $102,405 Indiana $101,916 Wyoming $101,821 Utah $101,672

Iowa $101,609 Kansas $101,099 Louisiana $100,950 North Carolina $100,897 Missouri $100,876 Florida $100,462 Montana $100,239 Nebraska $100,027

Kentucky $99,910 South Carolina $99,485 Tennessee $99,220 Idaho $99,113 New Mexico $98,338 Oklahoma $98,168 Alabama $97,542 South Dakota $96,491

Arkansas $95,918 West Virginia $95,610 Mississippi $94,686

Top Paying Cities for Database Admins

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: $111,281
Little Creek: $110,251
Magnolia: $110,708

Lincoln, DE $111,281 Little Creek, DE $110,251 Magnolia, DE $110,708 Milford, DE $111,281 Marydel, DE $109,837 Millsboro, DE $111,281 Millville, DE $112,024 Milton, DE $111,281

Nassau, DE $111,281 Ocean View, DE $112,024 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,024 Seaford, DE $110,113 Selbyville, DE $112,024 Smyrna, DE $109,710 Viola, DE $110,708 Woodside, DE $110,389

Bear, DE $108,903 Newark, DE $108,945 Claymont, DE $109,030 Delaware City, DE $108,945 Hockessin, DE $109,030 Kirkwood, DE $108,945 Middletown, DE $109,487 Montchanin, DE $109,030

New Castle, DE $109,030 Odessa, DE $109,635 Port Penn, DE $108,648 Rockland, DE $109,030 Saint Georges, DE $108,945 Townsend, DE $109,476 Winterthur, DE $109,030 Lewes, DE $111,281

Wilmington, DE $109,030 Dover, DE $110,198 Dover Afb, DE $110,453 Bethany Beach, DE $112,024 Bethel, DE $110,113 Bridgeville, DE $111,281 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,315 Cheswold, DE $109,943

Clayton, DE $109,667 Dagsboro, DE $112,024 Delmar, DE $110,113 Ellendale, DE $111,281 Felton, DE $111,281 Fenwick Island, DE $112,024 Frankford, DE $112,024 Frederica, DE $111,281

Georgetown, DE $111,281 Greenwood, DE $111,281 Harbeson, DE $111,281 Harrington, DE $111,281 Hartly, DE $109,614 Houston, DE $111,281 Kenton, DE $109,667 Laurel, DE $110,113

Yorklyn, DE $109,030

Database Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Admin'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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$95,895

Average $107,522/year

$115,292

$7,991

Average $8,960/month

$9,608

$1,844

Average $2,068/week

$2,217

$46

Average $52/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,292	$9,608	$2,217	$55
Average	$107,522	$8,960	$2,068	$52
25th Percentile	$95,895	$7,991	$1,844	$46

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