As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Fargo, ND is $115,624, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,224 weekly, or $9,635 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $98,915 to $136,181. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($106,878) and 75th percentile ($126,384), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,181 per year. This $19,506 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, Fargo Database Specialist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 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 $98,915 Fargo, ND June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $106,878 Fargo, ND June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $115,624 Fargo, ND June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $126,384 Fargo, ND June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $136,181 Fargo, ND June 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Database Specialist in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Database Specialist ranges from $106,878 to $126,384 with the average base salary of $115,624. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,211 to $145,605 with the average total cash compensation of $130,082.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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