What are the main factors that influence an Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Administrator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrator's salary?

An Administrator's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $45,398, an Administrator (1-3 years)earns $53,384, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $63,540, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $74,532,

What are the highest paying states for an Administrator?

Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrator roles are District of Columbia $58,855, California $58,631, Massachusetts $57,850. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Hospital Administrator: $229,512; Board Administrator: $110,048; SharePoint Administrator: $96,503; PACS Administrator: $95,038; Linux Administrator: $93,835.

Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Administrator make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrator in Delaware is $53,831 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,455
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,424 to $59,915
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,501

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Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,915	$4,993	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,831	$4,486	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$48,424	$4,035	$931	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Administrator Salaries

An Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,855.
California: $58,631.
Massachusetts: $57,850.

District of Columbia $58,855 California $58,631 Massachusetts $57,850 Washington $57,637 New Jersey $57,616 Alaska $57,542 Connecticut $56,808 New York $56,510

Hawaii $55,559 Rhode Island $55,112 Maryland $54,809 Minnesota $54,395 Colorado $54,235 Illinois $54,182 Oregon $53,980 Delaware $53,831

New Hampshire $53,738 Virginia $53,528 Pennsylvania $52,917 Nevada $52,609 North Dakota $52,508 Michigan $52,348 Wisconsin $52,290 Vermont $52,173

Texas $51,849 Maine $51,827 Arizona $51,795 Ohio $51,758 Georgia $51,269 Indiana $51,025 Wyoming $50,977 Utah $50,902

Iowa $50,870 Kansas $50,615 Louisiana $50,541 North Carolina $50,514 Missouri $50,504 Florida $50,296 Montana $50,185 Nebraska $50,078

Kentucky $50,020 South Carolina $49,807 Tennessee $49,674 Idaho $49,621 New Mexico $49,233 Oklahoma $49,148 Alabama $48,835 South Dakota $48,308

Arkansas $48,021 West Virginia $47,867 Mississippi $47,405

Top Paying Cities for Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $53,589
Little Creek: $53,981
Magnolia: $53,904

Lincoln, DE $53,589 Little Creek, DE $53,981 Magnolia, DE $53,904 Milford, DE $53,725 Marydel, DE $53,813 Millsboro, DE $53,364 Millville, DE $53,446 Milton, DE $53,539

Nassau, DE $53,578 Ocean View, DE $53,437 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,540 Seaford, DE $53,570 Selbyville, DE $53,349 Smyrna, DE $54,018 Viola, DE $53,770 Woodside, DE $53,914

Bear, DE $53,790 Newark, DE $53,770 Claymont, DE $53,880 Delaware City, DE $53,823 Hockessin, DE $53,765 Kirkwood, DE $53,813 Middletown, DE $53,834 Montchanin, DE $53,777

New Castle, DE $53,785 Odessa, DE $53,861 Port Penn, DE $53,897 Rockland, DE $53,782 Saint Georges, DE $53,817 Townsend, DE $53,900 Winterthur, DE $53,789 Lewes, DE $53,560

Wilmington, DE $53,767 Dover, DE $53,981 Dover Afb, DE $53,697 Bethany Beach, DE $53,381 Bethel, DE $53,436 Bridgeville, DE $53,562 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,829 Cheswold, DE $53,964

Clayton, DE $53,965 Dagsboro, DE $53,344 Delmar, DE $53,258 Ellendale, DE $53,420 Felton, DE $53,721 Fenwick Island, DE $53,356 Frankford, DE $53,263 Frederica, DE $53,774

Georgetown, DE $53,324 Greenwood, DE $53,571 Harbeson, DE $53,381 Harrington, DE $53,653 Hartly, DE $53,820 Houston, DE $53,576 Kenton, DE $53,968 Laurel, DE $53,292

Yorklyn, DE $53,781

Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Administrator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$67,289	$32.0	25%
Internet	$64,598	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$64,598	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$61,906	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,214	$28.0	10%

Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$48,424

Average $53,831/year

$59,915

$4,035

Average $4,486/month

$4,993

$931

Average $1,035/week

$1,152

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,915	$4,993	$1,152	$29
Average	$53,831	$4,486	$1,035	$26
25th Percentile	$48,424	$4,035	$931	$23

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