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 $85,920 for beginners, reaching about $87,342 at mid-level, and approach $89,772 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 $97,046, California $96,678, Massachusetts $95,390. 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: $124,551; Database Administrator: $107,903; Database Administrator II: $104,447; Clinical Database Administrator: $89,300; Database Engineer, Entry: $76,500.

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator in Delaware is $88,763 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,648
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,528 to $98,125
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,209

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,125	$8,177	$1,887	$47
Average	$88,763	$7,397	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$78,528	$6,544	$1,510	$38

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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): $85,920
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,347
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,342
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,479
Expert (over 8 years): $89,772

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$85,920
Intermediate Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$86,347
Senior Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$87,342
Specialist Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$88,479
Expert Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$89,772

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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: $97,046.
California: $96,678.
Massachusetts: $95,390.

District of Columbia $97,046 California $96,678 Massachusetts $95,390 Washington $95,039 New Jersey $95,004 Alaska $94,881 Connecticut $93,672 New York $93,181

Hawaii $91,612 Rhode Island $90,876 Maryland $90,376 Minnesota $89,692 Colorado $89,429 Illinois $89,342 Oregon $89,009 Delaware $88,763

New Hampshire $88,609 Virginia $88,264 Pennsylvania $87,256 Nevada $86,747 North Dakota $86,581 Michigan $86,318 Wisconsin $86,221 Vermont $86,029

Texas $85,494 Maine $85,459 Arizona $85,406 Ohio $85,345 Georgia $84,539 Indiana $84,135 Wyoming $84,056 Utah $83,934

Iowa $83,881 Kansas $83,460 Louisiana $83,338 North Carolina $83,294 Missouri $83,276 Florida $82,935 Montana $82,750 Nebraska $82,575

Kentucky $82,479 South Carolina $82,128 Tennessee $81,909 Idaho $81,821 New Mexico $81,182 Oklahoma $81,041 Alabama $80,524 South Dakota $79,656

Arkansas $79,183 West Virginia $78,929 Mississippi $78,166

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:

Lincoln: $88,364
Little Creek: $89,010
Magnolia: $88,882

Lincoln, DE $88,364 Little Creek, DE $89,010 Magnolia, DE $88,882 Milford, DE $88,588 Marydel, DE $88,733 Millsboro, DE $87,993 Millville, DE $88,129 Milton, DE $88,281

Nassau, DE $88,345 Ocean View, DE $88,114 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,283 Seaford, DE $88,333 Selbyville, DE $87,967 Smyrna, DE $89,072 Viola, DE $88,662 Woodside, DE $88,900

Bear, DE $88,695 Newark, DE $88,662 Claymont, DE $88,843 Delaware City, DE $88,750 Hockessin, DE $88,654 Kirkwood, DE $88,733 Middletown, DE $88,768 Montchanin, DE $88,674

New Castle, DE $88,687 Odessa, DE $88,811 Port Penn, DE $88,871 Rockland, DE $88,683 Saint Georges, DE $88,740 Townsend, DE $88,876 Winterthur, DE $88,693 Lewes, DE $88,315

Wilmington, DE $88,658 Dover, DE $89,010 Dover Afb, DE $88,542 Bethany Beach, DE $88,021 Bethel, DE $88,112 Bridgeville, DE $88,320 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,760 Cheswold, DE $88,982

Clayton, DE $88,984 Dagsboro, DE $87,960 Delmar, DE $87,818 Ellendale, DE $88,085 Felton, DE $88,581 Fenwick Island, DE $87,979 Frankford, DE $87,825 Frederica, DE $88,669

Georgetown, DE $87,926 Greenwood, DE $88,334 Harbeson, DE $88,020 Harrington, DE $88,469 Hartly, DE $88,744 Houston, DE $88,343 Kenton, DE $88,989 Laurel, DE $87,874

Yorklyn, DE $88,680

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.

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$78,528

Average $88,763/year

$98,125

$6,544

Average $7,397/month

$8,177

$1,510

Average $1,707/week

$1,887

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,125	$8,177	$1,887	$47
Average	$88,763	$7,397	$1,707	$43
25th Percentile	$78,528	$6,544	$1,510	$38

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