What are the main factors that influence a Database Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change A Database Technician's salary?

A Database Technician's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,675, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,956, a Database Technician (4-7 years)earns $127,742, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,684, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,125,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Technician?

Database Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Technician roles are District of Columbia $140,632, California $140,099, Massachusetts $138,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Technician roles make?

Salaries for Database Technician level roles vary by specialization: Database Manager: $156,391; Database Developer: $128,485; Database Specialist: $120,104; Database Administrator: $107,910; Database Architect: $105,336.

Database Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Technician make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Technician in Delaware is $128,629 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,681
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,945 to $140,695
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,127

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Database Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,695	$11,725	$2,706	$68
Average	$128,629	$10,719	$2,474	$62
25th Percentile	$118,945	$9,912	$2,287	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Database Technician Salaries

A Database Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Technician'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): $77,675
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,956
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,742
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,684
Expert (over 8 years): $171,125

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Technician	$77,675
Database ... Level Database Technician	$104,956
Database ... Level Database Technician	$127,742
Database ... Level Database Technician	$146,684
Database ... Level Database Technician	$171,125

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

District of Columbia: $140,632.
California: $140,099.
Massachusetts: $138,232.

District of Columbia $140,632 California $140,099 Massachusetts $138,232 Washington $137,723 New Jersey $137,673 Alaska $137,495 Connecticut $135,742 New York $135,031

Hawaii $132,757 Rhode Island $131,690 Maryland $130,966 Minnesota $129,975 Colorado $129,594 Illinois $129,467 Oregon $128,985 Delaware $128,629

New Hampshire $128,406 Virginia $127,905 Pennsylvania $126,444 Nevada $125,708 North Dakota $125,466 Michigan $125,085 Wisconsin $124,946 Vermont $124,666

Texas $123,891 Maine $123,841 Arizona $123,764 Ohio $123,675 Georgia $122,507 Indiana $121,923 Wyoming $121,808 Utah $121,631

Iowa $121,554 Kansas $120,945 Louisiana $120,767 North Carolina $120,703 Missouri $120,678 Florida $120,183 Montana $119,916 Nebraska $119,662

Kentucky $119,522 South Carolina $119,014 Tennessee $118,696 Idaho $118,569 New Mexico $117,642 Oklahoma $117,439 Alabama $116,690 South Dakota $115,432

Arkansas $114,746 West Virginia $114,378 Mississippi $113,273

Top Paying Cities for Database Technicians

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: $128,050
Little Creek: $128,987
Magnolia: $128,802

Lincoln, DE $128,050 Little Creek, DE $128,987 Magnolia, DE $128,802 Milford, DE $128,375 Marydel, DE $128,586 Millsboro, DE $127,513 Millville, DE $127,710 Milton, DE $127,931

Nassau, DE $128,023 Ocean View, DE $127,688 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,933 Seaford, DE $128,005 Selbyville, DE $127,476 Smyrna, DE $129,076 Viola, DE $128,482 Woodside, DE $128,827

Bear, DE $128,530 Newark, DE $128,482 Claymont, DE $128,745 Delaware City, DE $128,610 Hockessin, DE $128,470 Kirkwood, DE $128,586 Middletown, DE $128,635 Montchanin, DE $128,500

New Castle, DE $128,519 Odessa, DE $128,699 Port Penn, DE $128,785 Rockland, DE $128,512 Saint Georges, DE $128,595 Townsend, DE $128,793 Winterthur, DE $128,527 Lewes, DE $127,980

Wilmington, DE $128,477 Dover, DE $128,987 Dover Afb, DE $128,308 Bethany Beach, DE $127,553 Bethel, DE $127,685 Bridgeville, DE $127,986 Camden Wyoming, DE $128,624 Cheswold, DE $128,945

Clayton, DE $128,949 Dagsboro, DE $127,464 Delmar, DE $127,260 Ellendale, DE $127,646 Felton, DE $128,365 Fenwick Island, DE $127,492 Frankford, DE $127,270 Frederica, DE $128,492

Georgetown, DE $127,416 Greenwood, DE $128,007 Harbeson, DE $127,552 Harrington, DE $128,202 Hartly, DE $128,601 Houston, DE $128,019 Kenton, DE $128,956 Laurel, DE $127,340

Yorklyn, DE $128,508

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

Understanding how a Database Technician'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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$118,945

Average $128,629/year

$140,695

$9,912

Average $10,719/month

$11,725

$2,287

Average $2,474/week

$2,706

$57

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,695	$11,725	$2,706	$68
Average	$128,629	$10,719	$2,474	$62
25th Percentile	$118,945	$9,912	$2,287	$57

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