As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Specialist in District of Columbia is $131,668. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,460 to $143,566, with most professionals earning between $112,166 and $154,399.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Database Specialist Salary | $112,166 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary | $121,460 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary | $131,668 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary | $143,566 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary | $154,399 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC | Avg. Salary $138,977 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Parcel Return Service, DC | Avg. Salary $138,977 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington, DC | Avg. Salary $138,977 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington Navy Yard, DC | Avg. Salary $138,977 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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| Job Title Data Engineer III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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| Job Title Database Engineer I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More
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