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 $87,965 for beginners, reaching about $89,420 at mid-level, and approach $91,909 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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator in Rhode Island is $90,876 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,185
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,397 to $100,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,856

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,460	$8,372	$1,932	$48
Average	$90,876	$7,573	$1,748	$44
25th Percentile	$80,397	$6,700	$1,546	$39

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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): $87,965
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,401
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,420
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,585
Expert (over 8 years): $91,909

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$87,965
Intermediate Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$88,401
Senior Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$89,420
Specialist Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$90,585
Expert Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$91,909

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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:

Adamsville: $92,012
Albion: $91,234
Ashaway: $91,837

Adamsville, RI $92,012 Albion, RI $91,234 Ashaway, RI $91,837 Barrington, RI $90,994 Block Island, RI $91,501 Bradford, RI $91,782 Bristol, RI $91,345 Carolina, RI $91,630

Charlestown, RI $91,664 Chepachet, RI $91,481 Clayville, RI $91,226 Coventry, RI $91,231 West Greenwich, RI $91,482 East Greenwich, RI $91,169 Exeter, RI $91,457 Fiskeville, RI $90,992

Forestdale, RI $91,693 Foster, RI $91,433 Glendale, RI $91,700 Greene, RI $91,553 Greenville, RI $91,027 Harmony, RI $91,145 Harrisville, RI $91,661 Hope, RI $91,049

Hope Valley, RI $91,757 Hopkinton, RI $91,877 Jamestown, RI $91,571 Kenyon, RI $91,619 Little Compton, RI $91,998 Manville, RI $91,354 Mapleville, RI $91,499 Newport, RI $91,663

Middletown, RI $91,703 North Kingstown, RI $91,326 North Scituate, RI $91,146 Oakland, RI $91,598 Pascoag, RI $91,721 Pawtucket, RI $90,858 Central Falls, RI $90,898 Cumberland, RI $91,415

Lincoln, RI $90,990 Portsmouth, RI $91,653 Prudence Island, RI $91,465 Rockville, RI $91,863 Saunderstown, RI $91,515 Shannock, RI $91,624 Slatersville, RI $91,694 Slocum, RI $91,513

Tiverton, RI $91,932 Wakefield, RI $91,593 Kingston, RI $91,558 Narragansett, RI $91,619 Peace Dale, RI $91,582 Warren, RI $91,229 Warwick, RI $90,975 Westerly, RI $91,859

West Kingston, RI $91,587 West Warwick, RI $91,086 Wood River Junction, RI $91,718 Woonsocket, RI $91,699 North Smithfield, RI $91,490 Wyoming, RI $91,624 Providence, RI $90,832 Cranston, RI $90,844

North Providence, RI $90,855 East Providence, RI $90,838 Riverside, RI $90,867 Rumford, RI $90,854 Smithfield, RI $91,038 Johnston, RI $90,885

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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$80,397

Average $90,876/year

$100,460

$6,700

Average $7,573/month

$8,372

$1,546

Average $1,748/week

$1,932

$39

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,460	$8,372	$1,932	$48
Average	$90,876	$7,573	$1,748	$44
25th Percentile	$80,397	$6,700	$1,546	$39

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