What are the main factors that influence a MS SQL Server 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 A MS SQL Server Database Administrator's salary?

A MS SQL Server Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: a MS SQL Server Database Administrator (0-2 years)earns $72,571, a Database Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $105,072, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $117,678, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $137,702, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $154,419,

What are the highest paying states for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator?

MS SQL Server Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for MS SQL Server Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $78,485, California $78,188, Massachusetts $77,146. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of MS SQL Server Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for MS SQL Server Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: SQL Database Developer: $166,728; Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,255; Sql Database Administrator: $113,254; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,801; Senior SQL Database Administrator: $106,429.

MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a MS SQL Server Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator in Delaware is $71,787 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a MS SQL Server Database Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,104
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,496 to $74,047
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,216

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MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,047	$6,171	$1,424	$36
Average	$71,787	$5,982	$1,381	$35
25th Percentile	$60,496	$5,041	$1,163	$29

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Key Factors That Influence MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries

A MS SQL Server 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 MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a MS SQL Server 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): $72,571
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,072
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,678
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,702
Expert (over 8 years): $154,419

Levels	Salary
MS SQL Se... Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$72,571
Database ... Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$105,072
Database ... Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$117,678
Database ... Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$137,702
Database ... Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$154,419

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How Do MS SQL Server 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 MS SQL Server Database Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,485.
California: $78,188.
Massachusetts: $77,146.

District of Columbia $78,485 California $78,188 Massachusetts $77,146 Washington $76,862 New Jersey $76,834 Alaska $76,735 Connecticut $75,756 New York $75,359

Hawaii $74,090 Rhode Island $73,495 Maryland $73,091 Minnesota $72,538 Colorado $72,325 Illinois $72,255 Oregon $71,985 Delaware $71,787

New Hampshire $71,662 Virginia $71,383 Pennsylvania $70,567 Nevada $70,156 North Dakota $70,022 Michigan $69,809 Wisconsin $69,731 Vermont $69,575

Texas $69,143 Maine $69,114 Arizona $69,072 Ohio $69,022 Georgia $68,370 Indiana $68,044 Wyoming $67,980 Utah $67,881

Iowa $67,838 Kansas $67,498 Louisiana $67,399 North Carolina $67,363 Missouri $67,349 Florida $67,073 Montana $66,924 Nebraska $66,782

Kentucky $66,704 South Carolina $66,421 Tennessee $66,243 Idaho $66,172 New Mexico $65,655 Oklahoma $65,542 Alabama $65,123 South Dakota $64,422

Arkansas $64,039 West Virginia $63,833 Mississippi $63,216

Top Paying Cities for MS SQL Server 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: $71,463
Little Creek: $71,987
Magnolia: $71,883

Lincoln, DE $71,463 Little Creek, DE $71,987 Magnolia, DE $71,883 Milford, DE $71,645 Marydel, DE $71,763 Millsboro, DE $71,164 Millville, DE $71,273 Milton, DE $71,397

Nassau, DE $71,449 Ocean View, DE $71,261 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,398 Seaford, DE $71,439 Selbyville, DE $71,143 Smyrna, DE $72,036 Viola, DE $71,704 Woodside, DE $71,897

Bear, DE $71,731 Newark, DE $71,704 Claymont, DE $71,851 Delaware City, DE $71,776 Hockessin, DE $71,698 Kirkwood, DE $71,763 Middletown, DE $71,790 Montchanin, DE $71,714

New Castle, DE $71,725 Odessa, DE $71,826 Port Penn, DE $71,874 Rockland, DE $71,721 Saint Georges, DE $71,768 Townsend, DE $71,878 Winterthur, DE $71,730 Lewes, DE $71,424

Wilmington, DE $71,702 Dover, DE $71,987 Dover Afb, DE $71,607 Bethany Beach, DE $71,186 Bethel, DE $71,260 Bridgeville, DE $71,428 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,784 Cheswold, DE $71,963

Clayton, DE $71,965 Dagsboro, DE $71,137 Delmar, DE $71,023 Ellendale, DE $71,238 Felton, DE $71,639 Fenwick Island, DE $71,152 Frankford, DE $71,028 Frederica, DE $71,710

Georgetown, DE $71,110 Greenwood, DE $71,439 Harbeson, DE $71,186 Harrington, DE $71,548 Hartly, DE $71,771 Houston, DE $71,446 Kenton, DE $71,969 Laurel, DE $71,067

Yorklyn, DE $71,719

MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a MS SQL Server 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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$60,496

Average $71,787/year

$74,047

$5,041

Average $5,982/month

$6,171

$1,163

Average $1,381/week

$1,424

$29

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,047	$6,171	$1,424	$36
Average	$71,787	$5,982	$1,381	$35
25th Percentile	$60,496	$5,041	$1,163	$29

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