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

A Database Designer's salary grows with experience: a Data Architect I (0-2 years)earns $82,214, a Data Architect II (2-4 years)earns $109,145, a Database Designer (4-7 years)earns $129,063, a Data Architect IV (7+ years)earns $143,227, a Data Architect V (7-10 years)earns $164,860,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Designer?

Database Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Designer roles are District of Columbia $140,379, California $139,846, Massachusetts $137,982. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Designer roles make?

Salaries for Database Designer level roles vary by specialization: Database Manager: $156,336; Database Developer: $128,480; Database Specialist: $120,102; Database Administrator: $107,886; Database Architect: $105,337.

Database Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Designer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Designer in Delaware is $128,397 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,862
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,812 to $137,015
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,085

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Database Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,015	$11,418	$2,635	$66
Average	$128,397	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,812	$9,901	$2,285	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Database Designer Salaries

A Database Designer'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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Designer'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): $82,214
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,145
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,063
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,227
Expert (over 8 years): $164,860

Levels	Salary
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$82,214
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$109,145
Database ... Level Database Designer	$129,063
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$143,227
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$164,860

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

District of Columbia: $140,379.
California: $139,846.
Massachusetts: $137,982.

District of Columbia $140,379 California $139,846 Massachusetts $137,982 Washington $137,475 New Jersey $137,424 Alaska $137,247 Connecticut $135,497 New York $134,787

Hawaii $132,518 Rhode Island $131,453 Maryland $130,730 Minnesota $129,741 Colorado $129,361 Illinois $129,234 Oregon $128,752 Delaware $128,397

New Hampshire $128,174 Virginia $127,675 Pennsylvania $126,216 Nevada $125,481 North Dakota $125,240 Michigan $124,860 Wisconsin $124,720 Vermont $124,441

Texas $123,668 Maine $123,617 Arizona $123,541 Ohio $123,453 Georgia $122,286 Indiana $121,703 Wyoming $121,589 Utah $121,411

Iowa $121,335 Kansas $120,727 Louisiana $120,549 North Carolina $120,486 Missouri $120,460 Florida $119,966 Montana $119,700 Nebraska $119,446

Kentucky $119,307 South Carolina $118,799 Tennessee $118,482 Idaho $118,356 New Mexico $117,430 Oklahoma $117,227 Alabama $116,479 South Dakota $115,224

Arkansas $114,539 West Virginia $114,172 Mississippi $113,069

Top Paying Cities for Database Designers

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: $132,885
Little Creek: $131,656
Magnolia: $132,201

Lincoln, DE $132,885 Little Creek, DE $131,656 Magnolia, DE $132,201 Milford, DE $132,885 Marydel, DE $131,161 Millsboro, DE $132,885 Millville, DE $133,773 Milton, DE $132,885

Nassau, DE $132,885 Ocean View, DE $133,773 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,773 Seaford, DE $131,491 Selbyville, DE $133,773 Smyrna, DE $131,009 Viola, DE $132,201 Woodside, DE $131,820

Bear, DE $130,045 Newark, DE $130,096 Claymont, DE $130,198 Delaware City, DE $130,096 Hockessin, DE $130,198 Kirkwood, DE $130,096 Middletown, DE $130,743 Montchanin, DE $130,198

New Castle, DE $130,198 Odessa, DE $130,920 Port Penn, DE $129,741 Rockland, DE $130,198 Saint Georges, DE $130,096 Townsend, DE $130,730 Winterthur, DE $130,198 Lewes, DE $132,885

Wilmington, DE $130,198 Dover, DE $131,592 Dover Afb, DE $131,897 Bethany Beach, DE $133,773 Bethel, DE $131,491 Bridgeville, DE $132,885 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,732 Cheswold, DE $131,288

Clayton, DE $130,958 Dagsboro, DE $133,773 Delmar, DE $131,491 Ellendale, DE $132,885 Felton, DE $132,885 Fenwick Island, DE $133,773 Frankford, DE $133,773 Frederica, DE $132,885

Georgetown, DE $132,885 Greenwood, DE $132,885 Harbeson, DE $132,885 Harrington, DE $132,885 Hartly, DE $130,895 Houston, DE $132,885 Kenton, DE $130,958 Laurel, DE $131,491

Yorklyn, DE $130,198

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

Understanding how a Database Designer'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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$118,812

Average $128,397/year

$137,015

$9,901

Average $10,700/month

$11,418

$2,285

Average $2,469/week

$2,635

$57

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,015	$11,418	$2,635	$66
Average	$128,397	$10,700	$2,469	$62
25th Percentile	$118,812	$9,901	$2,285	$57

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