As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Dover, DE is $121,968, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,346 weekly, or $10,164 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 Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $104,333 to $143,619. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($112,737) and 75th percentile ($133,301), while top earners (90th percentile) make $143,619 per year. This $20,564 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, Dover Database Specialist often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 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 $104,333 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $112,737 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $121,968 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $133,301 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $143,619 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
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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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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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