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

A Sql Server Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,111 for beginners, reaching about $106,431 at mid-level, and approach $110,301 for experts.

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

Sql Server Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sql Server Administrator roles are District of Columbia $114,859, California $114,423, Massachusetts $112,898. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Sql Server Administrator level roles vary by specialization: SQL Server Analyst: $127,660; SQL Server Database Developer: $112,811; SQL Server Consultant: $112,722; SQL Server DBA: $107,679; Ms Sql Server Dba: $101,731.

Sql Server Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sql Server Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sql Server Administrator in Delaware is $105,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,560
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,696 to $112,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,353

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Sql Server Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,648	$9,387	$2,166	$54
Average	$105,055	$8,755	$2,020	$51
25th Percentile	$93,696	$7,808	$1,802	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Sql Server Administrator Salaries

A Sql Server 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 Server Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sql Server 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): $101,111
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,900
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,431
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,715
Expert (over 8 years): $110,301

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sql Server Administrator	$101,111
Intermediate Level Sql Server Administrator	$101,900
Senior Level Sql Server Administrator	$106,431
Specialist Level Sql Server Administrator	$109,715
Expert Level Sql Server Administrator	$110,301

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

District of Columbia: $114,859.
California: $114,423.
Massachusetts: $112,898.

District of Columbia $114,859 California $114,423 Massachusetts $112,898 Washington $112,483 New Jersey $112,442 Alaska $112,296 Connecticut $110,865 New York $110,284

Hawaii $108,427 Rhode Island $107,556 Maryland $106,964 Minnesota $106,155 Colorado $105,844 Illinois $105,740 Oregon $105,346 Delaware $105,055

New Hampshire $104,873 Virginia $104,464 Pennsylvania $103,271 Nevada $102,669 North Dakota $102,472 Michigan $102,161 Wisconsin $102,047 Vermont $101,819

Texas $101,186 Maine $101,145 Arizona $101,082 Ohio $101,010 Georgia $100,055 Indiana $99,578 Wyoming $99,485 Utah $99,340

Iowa $99,277 Kansas $98,779 Louisiana $98,634 North Carolina $98,582 Missouri $98,561 Florida $98,157 Montana $97,939 Nebraska $97,732

Kentucky $97,617 South Carolina $97,203 Tennessee $96,943 Idaho $96,839 New Mexico $96,082 Oklahoma $95,916 Alabama $95,304 South Dakota $94,277

Arkansas $93,717 West Virginia $93,416 Mississippi $92,514

Top Paying Cities for Sql Server 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: $108,728
Little Creek: $107,722
Magnolia: $108,168

Lincoln, DE $108,728 Little Creek, DE $107,722 Magnolia, DE $108,168 Milford, DE $108,728 Marydel, DE $107,317 Millsboro, DE $108,728 Millville, DE $109,454 Milton, DE $108,728

Nassau, DE $108,728 Ocean View, DE $109,454 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,454 Seaford, DE $107,587 Selbyville, DE $109,454 Smyrna, DE $107,192 Viola, DE $108,168 Woodside, DE $107,856

Bear, DE $106,404 Newark, DE $106,446 Claymont, DE $106,529 Delaware City, DE $106,446 Hockessin, DE $106,529 Kirkwood, DE $106,446 Middletown, DE $106,975 Montchanin, DE $106,529

New Castle, DE $106,529 Odessa, DE $107,120 Port Penn, DE $106,155 Rockland, DE $106,529 Saint Georges, DE $106,446 Townsend, DE $106,964 Winterthur, DE $106,529 Lewes, DE $108,728

Wilmington, DE $106,529 Dover, DE $107,670 Dover Afb, DE $107,919 Bethany Beach, DE $109,454 Bethel, DE $107,587 Bridgeville, DE $108,728 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,784 Cheswold, DE $107,421

Clayton, DE $107,151 Dagsboro, DE $109,454 Delmar, DE $107,587 Ellendale, DE $108,728 Felton, DE $108,728 Fenwick Island, DE $109,454 Frankford, DE $109,454 Frederica, DE $108,728

Georgetown, DE $108,728 Greenwood, DE $108,728 Harbeson, DE $108,728 Harrington, DE $108,728 Hartly, DE $107,099 Houston, DE $108,728 Kenton, DE $107,151 Laurel, DE $107,587

Yorklyn, DE $106,529

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

Understanding how a Sql Server 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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$93,696

Average $105,055/year

$112,648

$7,808

Average $8,755/month

$9,387

$1,802

Average $2,020/week

$2,166

$45

Average $51/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,648	$9,387	$2,166	$54
Average	$105,055	$8,755	$2,020	$51
25th Percentile	$93,696	$7,808	$1,802	$45

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