As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Aberdeen, SD is $111,103, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,137 weekly, or $9,259 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 Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $95,039 to $130,826. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,695) and 75th percentile ($121,427), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,826 per year. This $18,732 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, Aberdeen Database Specialist often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 667 statewide for Database Specialist job salary. 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 $95,039 Aberdeen, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $102,695 Aberdeen, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $111,103 Aberdeen, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $121,427 Aberdeen, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $130,826 Aberdeen, SD May 01, 2026
25% $102,695 10% $95,039 90% $130,826 75% $121,427 $111,103 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Database Specialist in Aberdeen, SD. The base salary for Database Specialist ranges from $102,695 to $121,427 with the average base salary of $111,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,434 to $139,566 with the average total cash compensation of $124,686.

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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

Aberdeen, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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