As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in the US is $120,104, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,310 weekly, or $10,009 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Database Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Database Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $102,738 to $141,425. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,014) and 75th percentile ($131,264), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,425 per year. This $20,250 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Database Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Database Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $102,738 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $111,014 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $120,104 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $131,264 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $141,425 US May 01, 2026
25% $111,014 10% $102,738 90% $141,425 75% $131,264 $120,104 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Database Specialist ?

Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery....

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