Database Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Support Specialist in the United States is $52,801 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,673
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,639 to $58,492
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,028
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Database Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,492 $4,874 $1,125 $28
Average $52,801 $4,400 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $46,639 $3,887 $897 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Database Support Specialist Salaries

A Database Support Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Support Specialist'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): $52,801
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,229
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,318
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,044
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,225
Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Support Specialist$52,801
Intermediate Level Database Support Specialist$53,229
Senior Level Database Support Specialist$54,318
Specialist Level Database Support Specialist$55,044
Expert Level Database Support Specialist$55,225
$52,801 0 yr
$53,229 < 2 yrs
$54,318 2-4 yrs
$55,044 5-8 yrs
$55,225 > 8 yrs
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How Do Database Support Specialist 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 Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,461.
  • California: $58,240.
  • Massachusetts: $57,463.

Top Paying Cities for Database Support Specialists

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:

  • San Jose: $66,598
  • San Francisco: $65,943
  • Oakland: $64,481

What Skills Can Increase a Database Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.39% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Support (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): Customer support is a range of customer services to assist customers in making cost effective and correct use of a product. It includes assistance in planning, installation, training, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, and disposal of a product. Regarding technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products or other electronic or mechanical goods, it is termed technical support. Customer support is considered as one of the main data channels for customer satisfaction research and a way to increase customer retention.
  • Customer Sales (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Customer Sales means sales of Goods by Licensee directly or through its authorized wholesalers, representatives or distributors to retail establishments for eventual resale to the consumer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.39%
Customer Support 2.01%
Customer Sales 1.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Database Support Specialist's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Technical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$59,137
12%
Technical Support
$58,609
11%
Customer Support
$57,553
9%
Building Relationships
$57,025
8%
Business Process Outsourcing
$57,025
8%
Innovation
$55,969
6%
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How Education impacts a Database Support Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Database Support Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Database Support Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $47,017 and $51,381).

Database Support Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Database Support Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 34.5%
Associates 19.2%
Bachelors 36.7%
Masters 6.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Database Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Support Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Database Support Specialist

Salaries for a Database Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,094 in 2023 to around $71,253 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Database Support Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Database Support Specialist Over Time

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2023
$72,094
2024
$71,785
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2024 $71,785
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