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

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

How does experience change An Associate Database Administrator's salary?

An Associate Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Associate Database Administrator (0-2 years)earns $72,336, a Database Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $104,694, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $117,281, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $137,219, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $153,857,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Database Administrator?

Associate Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $79,224, California $78,924, Massachusetts $77,872. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Associate Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Database Administrator IV: $136,881; Oracle Database Administrator: $124,502; Database Administrator Senior: $118,853; Database Administrator III: $116,992; Database Administrator: $107,892.

Associate Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Database Administrator in Delaware is $72,463 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,744
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,807 to $74,180
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,016

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Associate Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,180	$6,182	$1,427	$36
Average	$72,463	$6,039	$1,394	$35
25th Percentile	$62,807	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Database Administrator Salaries

An Associate Database 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 Experience Level Affects Associate Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Database Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,336
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,694
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,281
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,219
Expert (over 8 years): $153,857

Levels	Salary
Associate... Level Associate Database Administrator	$72,336
Database ... Level Associate Database Administrator	$104,694
Database ... Level Associate Database Administrator	$117,281
Database ... Level Associate Database Administrator	$137,219
Database ... Level Associate Database Administrator	$153,857

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How Do Associate Database 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 Associate Database Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,224.
California: $78,924.
Massachusetts: $77,872.

District of Columbia $79,224 California $78,924 Massachusetts $77,872 Washington $77,586 New Jersey $77,557 Alaska $77,457 Connecticut $76,470 New York $76,069

Hawaii $74,788 Rhode Island $74,187 Maryland $73,779 Minnesota $73,221 Colorado $73,006 Illinois $72,935 Oregon $72,663 Delaware $72,463

New Hampshire $72,337 Virginia $72,055 Pennsylvania $71,232 Nevada $70,817 North Dakota $70,681 Michigan $70,466 Wisconsin $70,388 Vermont $70,230

Texas $69,794 Maine $69,765 Arizona $69,722 Ohio $69,672 Georgia $69,014 Indiana $68,685 Wyoming $68,620 Utah $68,520

Iowa $68,477 Kansas $68,134 Louisiana $68,033 North Carolina $67,998 Missouri $67,983 Florida $67,704 Montana $67,554 Nebraska $67,411

Kentucky $67,332 South Carolina $67,046 Tennessee $66,867 Idaho $66,796 New Mexico $66,273 Oklahoma $66,159 Alabama $65,737 South Dakota $65,028

Arkansas $64,642 West Virginia $64,434 Mississippi $63,812

Top Paying Cities for Associate Database 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: $74,996
Little Creek: $74,302
Magnolia: $74,609

Lincoln, DE $74,996 Little Creek, DE $74,302 Magnolia, DE $74,609 Milford, DE $74,996 Marydel, DE $74,023 Millsboro, DE $74,996 Millville, DE $75,497 Milton, DE $74,996

Nassau, DE $74,996 Ocean View, DE $75,497 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,497 Seaford, DE $74,209 Selbyville, DE $75,497 Smyrna, DE $73,937 Viola, DE $74,609 Woodside, DE $74,395

Bear, DE $73,393 Newark, DE $73,421 Claymont, DE $73,479 Delaware City, DE $73,421 Hockessin, DE $73,479 Kirkwood, DE $73,421 Middletown, DE $73,786 Montchanin, DE $73,479

New Castle, DE $73,479 Odessa, DE $73,887 Port Penn, DE $73,221 Rockland, DE $73,479 Saint Georges, DE $73,421 Townsend, DE $73,779 Winterthur, DE $73,479 Lewes, DE $74,996

Wilmington, DE $73,479 Dover, DE $74,266 Dover Afb, DE $74,438 Bethany Beach, DE $75,497 Bethel, DE $74,209 Bridgeville, DE $74,996 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,345 Cheswold, DE $74,094

Clayton, DE $73,908 Dagsboro, DE $75,497 Delmar, DE $74,209 Ellendale, DE $74,996 Felton, DE $74,996 Fenwick Island, DE $75,497 Frankford, DE $75,497 Frederica, DE $74,996

Georgetown, DE $74,996 Greenwood, DE $74,996 Harbeson, DE $74,996 Harrington, DE $74,996 Hartly, DE $73,872 Houston, DE $74,996 Kenton, DE $73,908 Laurel, DE $74,209

Yorklyn, DE $73,479

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

Understanding how an Associate Database 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 March 01, 2026

$62,807

Average $72,463/year

$74,180

$5,234

Average $6,039/month

$6,182

$1,208

Average $1,394/week

$1,427

$30

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,180	$6,182	$1,427	$36
Average	$72,463	$6,039	$1,394	$35
25th Percentile	$62,807	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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