As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Pennsylvania is $119,564, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,299 weekly, or $9,964 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $102,290 to $140,816. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,522) and 75th percentile ($130,688), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,816 per year. This $20,166 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, Pennsylvania Database Specialist often earn 0.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide 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 $102,290 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $110,522 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $119,564 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $130,688 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $140,816 PA August 01, 2026
25% $110,522 10% $102,290 90% $140,816 75% $130,688 $119,564 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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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $131,202 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $122,187 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $125,868 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $135,872 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $133,372 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $121,078 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $117,014 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $123,778 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $124,932 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $128,158 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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