What are the main factors that influence a Sql 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 Sql Database Administrator's salary?

A Sql Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $116,567 for beginners, reaching about $118,082 at mid-level, and approach $124,692 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sql Database Administrator?

Sql Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sql Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $125,407, California $124,931, Massachusetts $123,266. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sql Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Sql Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: SQL Database Developer: $166,647; Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,257; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,811; Senior SQL Database Administrator: $106,398; Sql Server Administrator: $103,738.

Sql Database Administrator Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Sql Database Administrator make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sql Database Administrator in Hawaii is $118,385 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,016
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,481 to $127,614
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,554

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Sql Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,614	$10,634	$2,454	$61
Average	$118,385	$9,865	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$107,481	$8,957	$2,067	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Sql Database Administrator Salaries

A Sql 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 Sql Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sql 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): $116,567
Early Career (1-2 years): $117,324
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,082
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,063
Expert (over 8 years): $124,692

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sql Database Administrator	$116,567
Intermediate Level Sql Database Administrator	$117,324
Senior Level Sql Database Administrator	$118,082
Specialist Level Sql Database Administrator	$122,063
Expert Level Sql Database Administrator	$124,692

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

District of Columbia: $125,407.
California: $124,931.
Massachusetts: $123,266.

District of Columbia $125,407 California $124,931 Massachusetts $123,266 Washington $122,813 New Jersey $122,768 Alaska $122,609 Connecticut $121,046 New York $120,412

Hawaii $118,385 Rhode Island $117,433 Maryland $116,788 Minnesota $115,904 Colorado $115,564 Illinois $115,451 Oregon $115,021 Delaware $114,703

New Hampshire $114,504 Virginia $114,058 Pennsylvania $112,755 Nevada $112,098 North Dakota $111,883 Michigan $111,543 Wisconsin $111,419 Vermont $111,170

Texas $110,479 Maine $110,433 Arizona $110,365 Ohio $110,286 Georgia $109,244 Indiana $108,723 Wyoming $108,621 Utah $108,463

Iowa $108,395 Kansas $107,851 Louisiana $107,692 North Carolina $107,636 Missouri $107,613 Florida $107,171 Montana $106,933 Nebraska $106,707

Kentucky $106,582 South Carolina $106,129 Tennessee $105,846 Idaho $105,733 New Mexico $104,906 Oklahoma $104,725 Alabama $104,057 South Dakota $102,935

Arkansas $102,324 West Virginia $101,995 Mississippi $101,010

Top Paying Cities for Sql 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:

Aiea: $117,784
Anahola: $116,991
Captain Cook: $116,991

Aiea, HI $117,784 Anahola, HI $116,991 Captain Cook, HI $116,991 Eleele, HI $116,991 Ewa Beach, HI $117,784 Kapolei, HI $117,524 Haiku, HI $116,991 Hakalau, HI $116,991

Haleiwa, HI $116,991 Hana, HI $116,991 Hanalei, HI $116,991 Hanamaulu, HI $116,991 Hanapepe, HI $116,991 Hauula, HI $117,252 Hawaii National Park, HI $116,991 Hawi, HI $116,991

Hilo, HI $116,991 Princeville, HI $116,991 Holualoa, HI $116,991 Honaunau, HI $116,991 Honokaa, HI $116,991 Honomu, HI $116,991 Hoolehua, HI $116,991 Kaaawa, HI $117,467

Kahuku, HI $116,991 Kahului, HI $116,991 Kailua, HI $117,784 Ocean View, HI $116,991 Waikoloa, HI $116,991 Keauhou, HI $116,991 Kailua Kona, HI $116,991 Kalaheo, HI $116,991

Kalaupapa, HI $116,991 Kamuela, HI $116,991 Kaneohe, HI $117,784 Kapaa, HI $116,991 Kaumakani, HI $116,991 Kaunakakai, HI $116,991 Keaau, HI $116,991 Kealakekua, HI $116,991

Kealia, HI $116,991 Kekaha, HI $116,991 Kihei, HI $116,991 Kilauea, HI $116,991 Kapaau, HI $116,991 Koloa, HI $116,991 Kualapuu, HI $116,991 Kunia, HI $117,410

Kurtistown, HI $116,991 Lahaina, HI $116,991 Laie, HI $117,093 Lanai City, HI $116,991 Laupahoehoe, HI $116,991 Lawai, HI $116,991 Lihue, HI $116,991 Makawao, HI $116,991

Makaweli, HI $116,991 Maunaloa, HI $116,991 Mountain View, HI $116,991 Naalehu, HI $116,991 Ninole, HI $116,991 Ookala, HI $116,991 Paauilo, HI $116,991 Pahala, HI $116,991

Pahoa, HI $116,991 Paia, HI $116,991 Papaaloa, HI $116,991 Papaikou, HI $116,991 Pearl City, HI $117,784 Pepeekeo, HI $116,991 Puunene, HI $116,991 Volcano, HI $116,991

Wahiawa, HI $117,410 Pukalani, HI $116,991 Mililani, HI $117,569 Kula, HI $116,991 Waialua, HI $116,991 Waianae, HI $117,093 Wailuku, HI $116,991 Waimanalo, HI $117,784

Waimea, HI $116,991 Waipahu, HI $117,728 Honolulu, HI $117,784 J B P H H, HI $117,784 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $117,467 Schofield Barracks, HI $117,365 Fort Shafter, HI $117,784 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $117,784

Camp H M Smith, HI $117,784 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $117,728 Wake Island, HI $117,784

Sql Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sql 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

$107,481

Average $118,385/year

$127,614

$8,957

Average $9,865/month

$10,634

$2,067

Average $2,277/week

$2,454

$52

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,614	$10,634	$2,454	$61
Average	$118,385	$9,865	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$107,481	$8,957	$2,067	$52

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