What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Database Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change an Entry Level Database Administrator's salary?

An Entry Level Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $93,895 for beginners, reaching about $95,474 at mid-level, and approach $98,169 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Database Administrator?

Entry Level Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $97,054, California $96,686, Massachusetts $95,397. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Oracle Database Administrator: $124,448; Database Administrator: $107,879; Database Administrator II: $104,423; Clinical Database Administrator: $89,300; Database Engineer, Entry: $76,500.

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator in District of Columbia is $97,054 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Entry Level Database Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,625
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,682 to $107,298
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,329

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,298	$8,942	$2,063	$52
Average	$97,054	$8,088	$1,866	$47
25th Percentile	$85,682	$7,140	$1,648	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries

An Entry Level Database Administrator'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 Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Database Administrator'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): $93,895
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,369
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,474
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,738
Expert (over 8 years): $98,169

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$93,895
Intermediate Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$94,369
Senior Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$95,474
Specialist Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$96,738
Expert Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$98,169

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How Do Entry Level Database Administrator 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 Entry Level Database Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,054.
California: $96,686.
Massachusetts: $95,397.

District of Columbia $97,054 California $96,686 Massachusetts $95,397 Washington $95,046 New Jersey $95,011 Alaska $94,889 Connecticut $93,679 New York $93,188

Hawaii $91,619 Rhode Island $90,883 Maryland $90,383 Minnesota $89,699 Colorado $89,436 Illinois $89,349 Oregon $89,016 Delaware $88,770

New Hampshire $88,616 Virginia $88,270 Pennsylvania $87,262 Nevada $86,754 North Dakota $86,587 Michigan $86,325 Wisconsin $86,228 Vermont $86,035

Texas $85,501 Maine $85,465 Arizona $85,413 Ohio $85,352 Georgia $84,545 Indiana $84,142 Wyoming $84,063 Utah $83,940

Iowa $83,888 Kansas $83,467 Louisiana $83,344 North Carolina $83,300 Missouri $83,283 Florida $82,941 Montana $82,757 Nebraska $82,582

Kentucky $82,485 South Carolina $82,135 Tennessee $81,915 Idaho $81,828 New Mexico $81,188 Oklahoma $81,048 Alabama $80,530 South Dakota $79,663

Arkansas $79,189 West Virginia $78,935 Mississippi $78,172

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Database Administrators

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:

Parcel Return Service: $97,054
Washington: $97,054
Naval Anacost Annex: $97,054

Parcel Return Service, DC $97,054 Washington, DC $97,054 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $97,054 Washington Navy Yard, DC $97,054

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Database Administrator'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

$85,682

Average $97,054/year

$107,298

$7,140

Average $8,088/month

$8,942

$1,648

Average $1,866/week

$2,063

$41

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,298	$8,942	$2,063	$52
Average	$97,054	$8,088	$1,866	$47
25th Percentile	$85,682	$7,140	$1,648	$41

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