What are the main factors that influence a Database Manager'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 Database Manager?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Database Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Database Manager's salary?

A Database Manager's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $73,991, a Database Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $107,141, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $119,986, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $140,409, a Database Manager (7+ years)earns $157,462,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Manager?

Database Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Manager roles are District of Columbia $173,169, California $172,513, Massachusetts $170,213. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Manager roles make?

Salaries for Database Manager level roles vary by specialization: Geospatial Database Manager: $158,333; Manager, Database Services: $156,078; Donor Database Manager: $154,189; Database Administration Manager: $153,522; Oracle Database Manager: $150,380.

Database Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Manager in Delaware is $158,389 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,478
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,382 to $170,998
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,540

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Database Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,998	$14,250	$3,288	$82
Average	$158,389	$13,199	$3,046	$76
25th Percentile	$145,382	$12,115	$2,796	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Database Manager Salaries

A Database Manager'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 Database Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Manager'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): $73,991
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,141
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,986
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,409
Expert (over 8 years): $157,462

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Manager	$73,991
Database ... Level Database Manager	$107,141
Database ... Level Database Manager	$119,986
Database ... Level Database Manager	$140,409
Database ... Level Database Manager	$157,462

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

District of Columbia: $173,169.
California: $172,513.
Massachusetts: $170,213.

District of Columbia $173,169 California $172,513 Massachusetts $170,213 Washington $169,588 New Jersey $169,525 Alaska $169,306 Connecticut $167,148 New York $166,272

Hawaii $163,472 Rhode Island $162,159 Maryland $161,267 Minnesota $160,047 Colorado $159,578 Illinois $159,422 Oregon $158,827 Delaware $158,389

New Hampshire $158,114 Virginia $157,498 Pennsylvania $155,699 Nevada $154,792 North Dakota $154,495 Michigan $154,026 Wisconsin $153,854 Vermont $153,510

Texas $152,555 Maine $152,493 Arizona $152,399 Ohio $152,290 Georgia $150,851 Indiana $150,131 Wyoming $149,990 Utah $149,772

Iowa $149,678 Kansas $148,927 Louisiana $148,708 North Carolina $148,630 Missouri $148,598 Florida $147,989 Montana $147,660 Nebraska $147,347

Kentucky $147,175 South Carolina $146,550 Tennessee $146,159 Idaho $146,002 New Mexico $144,860 Oklahoma $144,610 Alabama $143,687 South Dakota $142,139

Arkansas $141,294 West Virginia $140,841 Mississippi $139,480

Top Paying Cities for Database Managers

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: $157,676
Little Creek: $158,830
Magnolia: $158,602

Lincoln, DE $157,676 Little Creek, DE $158,830 Magnolia, DE $158,602 Milford, DE $158,077 Marydel, DE $158,336 Millsboro, DE $157,015 Millville, DE $157,257 Milton, DE $157,529

Nassau, DE $157,643 Ocean View, DE $157,230 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,532 Seaford, DE $157,621 Selbyville, DE $156,969 Smyrna, DE $158,940 Viola, DE $158,208 Woodside, DE $158,633

Bear, DE $158,267 Newark, DE $158,208 Claymont, DE $158,532 Delaware City, DE $158,366 Hockessin, DE $158,194 Kirkwood, DE $158,336 Middletown, DE $158,397 Montchanin, DE $158,230

New Castle, DE $158,253 Odessa, DE $158,475 Port Penn, DE $158,582 Rockland, DE $158,245 Saint Georges, DE $158,347 Townsend, DE $158,591 Winterthur, DE $158,264 Lewes, DE $157,590

Wilmington, DE $158,202 Dover, DE $158,830 Dover Afb, DE $157,994 Bethany Beach, DE $157,065 Bethel, DE $157,227 Bridgeville, DE $157,598 Camden Wyoming, DE $158,383 Cheswold, DE $158,779

Clayton, DE $158,783 Dagsboro, DE $156,955 Delmar, DE $156,703 Ellendale, DE $157,179 Felton, DE $158,064 Fenwick Island, DE $156,990 Frankford, DE $156,716 Frederica, DE $158,220

Georgetown, DE $156,896 Greenwood, DE $157,623 Harbeson, DE $157,063 Harrington, DE $157,864 Hartly, DE $158,355 Houston, DE $157,639 Kenton, DE $158,791 Laurel, DE $156,802

Yorklyn, DE $158,241

Database Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Database Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 95% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and MFG Nondurable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Database Manager positions in Software & Networking or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Database Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Database Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$237,584	$114.0	50%
MFG Nondurable	$221,745	$107.0	40%
Media	$205,906	$99.0	30%
Financial Services	$197,987	$95.0	25%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$190,067	$91.0	20%

Database Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Manager'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.

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$145,382

Average $158,389/year

$170,998

$12,115

Average $13,199/month

$14,250

$2,796

Average $3,046/week

$3,288

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Average $76/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,998	$14,250	$3,288	$82
Average	$158,389	$13,199	$3,046	$76
25th Percentile	$145,382	$12,115	$2,796	$70

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