As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Raleigh, NC is $117,786, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,265 weekly, or $9,816 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 Raleigh, NC vary widely, spanning from $100,755 to $138,695. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($108,871) and 75th percentile ($128,730), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,695 per year. This $19,859 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, Raleigh Database Specialist often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. However, Raleigh currently ranks 417 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 $100,755 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $108,871 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $117,786 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $128,730 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $138,695 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
25% $108,871 10% $100,755 90% $138,695 75% $128,730 $117,786 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Database Specialist ranges from $108,871 to $128,730 with the average base salary of $117,786. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,077 to $147,961 with the average total cash compensation of $132,185.

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