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: starting around $73,521 for beginners, reaching about $74,772 at mid-level, and approach $74,904 for experts.

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 $78,513, California $78,215, Massachusetts $77,173. 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: Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,257; Sql Database Administrator: $113,265; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,811; Senior SQL Database Administrator: $106,398; Sql Server Administrator: $103,738.

MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator in Rhode Island is $73,521 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): $77,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,981 to $75,856
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,475

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MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,856	$6,321	$1,459	$36
Average	$73,521	$6,127	$1,414	$35
25th Percentile	$61,981	$5,165	$1,192	$30

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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): $73,521
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,375
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,772
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,851
Expert (over 8 years): $74,904

Levels	Salary
Entry Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$73,521
Intermediate Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$74,375
Senior Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$74,772
Specialist Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$74,851
Expert Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator	$74,904

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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: $78,513.
California: $78,215.
Massachusetts: $77,173.

District of Columbia $78,513 California $78,215 Massachusetts $77,173 Washington $76,889 New Jersey $76,861 Alaska $76,762 Connecticut $75,783 New York $75,386

Hawaii $74,117 Rhode Island $73,521 Maryland $73,117 Minnesota $72,564 Colorado $72,351 Illinois $72,280 Oregon $72,011 Delaware $71,812

New Hampshire $71,687 Virginia $71,408 Pennsylvania $70,592 Nevada $70,181 North Dakota $70,046 Michigan $69,834 Wisconsin $69,756 Vermont $69,600

Texas $69,167 Maine $69,139 Arizona $69,096 Ohio $69,047 Georgia $68,394 Indiana $68,068 Wyoming $68,004 Utah $67,905

Iowa $67,862 Kansas $67,522 Louisiana $67,423 North Carolina $67,387 Missouri $67,373 Florida $67,097 Montana $66,948 Nebraska $66,806

Kentucky $66,728 South Carolina $66,444 Tennessee $66,267 Idaho $66,196 New Mexico $65,678 Oklahoma $65,565 Alabama $65,146 South Dakota $64,444

Arkansas $64,062 West Virginia $63,856 Mississippi $63,239

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:

Adamsville: $74,727
Albion: $73,486
Ashaway: $75,010

Adamsville, RI $74,727 Albion, RI $73,486 Ashaway, RI $75,010 Barrington, RI $73,486 Block Island, RI $74,620 Bradford, RI $74,961 Bristol, RI $73,415 Carolina, RI $74,351

Charlestown, RI $74,429 Chepachet, RI $73,344 Clayville, RI $73,415 Coventry, RI $73,344 West Greenwich, RI $73,294 East Greenwich, RI $73,394 Exeter, RI $74,961 Fiskeville, RI $73,486

Forestdale, RI $73,415 Foster, RI $73,294 Glendale, RI $73,294 Greene, RI $74,117 Greenville, RI $73,486 Harmony, RI $73,464 Harrisville, RI $73,344 Hope, RI $73,486

Hope Valley, RI $75,010 Hopkinton, RI $75,032 Jamestown, RI $74,280 Kenyon, RI $74,939 Little Compton, RI $74,698 Manville, RI $73,486 Mapleville, RI $73,294 Newport, RI $74,294

Middletown, RI $74,606 North Kingstown, RI $73,273 North Scituate, RI $73,464 Oakland, RI $73,365 Pascoag, RI $73,323 Pawtucket, RI $73,486 Central Falls, RI $73,486 Cumberland, RI $73,486

Lincoln, RI $73,486 Portsmouth, RI $73,996 Prudence Island, RI $73,344 Rockville, RI $75,032 Saunderstown, RI $74,322 Shannock, RI $74,918 Slatersville, RI $73,415 Slocum, RI $74,322

Tiverton, RI $74,748 Wakefield, RI $74,244 Kingston, RI $74,259 Narragansett, RI $74,273 Peace Dale, RI $74,244 Warren, RI $73,464 Warwick, RI $73,486 Westerly, RI $75,053

West Kingston, RI $74,301 West Warwick, RI $73,486 Wood River Junction, RI $74,961 Woonsocket, RI $73,415 North Smithfield, RI $73,464 Wyoming, RI $74,939 Providence, RI $73,486 Cranston, RI $73,486

North Providence, RI $73,486 East Providence, RI $73,486 Riverside, RI $73,486 Rumford, RI $73,486 Smithfield, RI $73,486 Johnston, RI $73,486

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$61,981

Average $73,521/year

$75,856

$5,165

Average $6,127/month

$6,321

$1,192

Average $1,414/week

$1,459

$30

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,856	$6,321	$1,459	$36
Average	$73,521	$6,127	$1,414	$35
25th Percentile	$61,981	$5,165	$1,192	$30

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