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

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

How does experience change a SQL Administrator's salary?

A SQL Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,808 for beginners, reaching about $74,833 at mid-level, and approach $75,590 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SQL Administrator?

SQL Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Administrator roles are District of Columbia $79,831, California $79,528, Massachusetts $78,468. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Administrator roles make?

Salaries for SQL Administrator level roles vary by specialization: SQL Developer: $148,203; Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,257; SQL Consultant: $116,636; Sql Database Administrator: $113,265; Senior SQL Database Administrator: $106,398.

SQL Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQL Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Administrator in Delaware is $73,017 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,675
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,734 to $83,307
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,014

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SQL Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,307	$6,942	$1,602	$40
Average	$73,017	$6,085	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$66,734	$5,561	$1,283	$32

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Key Factors That Influence SQL Administrator Salaries

A SQL 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 SQL Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL 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): $71,808
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,563
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,833
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,287
Expert (over 8 years): $75,590

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Administrator	$71,808
Intermediate Level SQL Administrator	$72,563
Senior Level SQL Administrator	$74,833
Specialist Level SQL Administrator	$75,287
Expert Level SQL Administrator	$75,590

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

District of Columbia: $79,831.
California: $79,528.
Massachusetts: $78,468.

District of Columbia $79,831 California $79,528 Massachusetts $78,468 Washington $78,180 New Jersey $78,151 Alaska $78,050 Connecticut $77,055 New York $76,651

Hawaii $75,360 Rhode Island $74,755 Maryland $74,344 Minnesota $73,781 Colorado $73,565 Illinois $73,493 Oregon $73,219 Delaware $73,017

New Hampshire $72,890 Virginia $72,606 Pennsylvania $71,777 Nevada $71,359 North Dakota $71,222 Michigan $71,006 Wisconsin $70,926 Vermont $70,768

Texas $70,328 Maine $70,299 Arizona $70,256 Ohio $70,205 Georgia $69,542 Indiana $69,210 Wyoming $69,145 Utah $69,044

Iowa $69,001 Kansas $68,655 Louisiana $68,554 North Carolina $68,518 Missouri $68,504 Florida $68,222 Montana $68,071 Nebraska $67,927

Kentucky $67,848 South Carolina $67,559 Tennessee $67,379 Idaho $67,307 New Mexico $66,780 Oklahoma $66,665 Alabama $66,240 South Dakota $65,526

Arkansas $65,136 West Virginia $64,927 Mississippi $64,300

Top Paying Cities for SQL 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: $75,570
Little Creek: $74,870
Magnolia: $75,180

Lincoln, DE $75,570 Little Creek, DE $74,870 Magnolia, DE $75,180 Milford, DE $75,570 Marydel, DE $74,589 Millsboro, DE $75,570 Millville, DE $76,074 Milton, DE $75,570

Nassau, DE $75,570 Ocean View, DE $76,074 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,074 Seaford, DE $74,776 Selbyville, DE $76,074 Smyrna, DE $74,502 Viola, DE $75,180 Woodside, DE $74,964

Bear, DE $73,955 Newark, DE $73,983 Claymont, DE $74,041 Delaware City, DE $73,983 Hockessin, DE $74,041 Kirkwood, DE $73,983 Middletown, DE $74,351 Montchanin, DE $74,041

New Castle, DE $74,041 Odessa, DE $74,452 Port Penn, DE $73,781 Rockland, DE $74,041 Saint Georges, DE $73,983 Townsend, DE $74,344 Winterthur, DE $74,041 Lewes, DE $75,570

Wilmington, DE $74,041 Dover, DE $74,834 Dover Afb, DE $75,007 Bethany Beach, DE $76,074 Bethel, DE $74,776 Bridgeville, DE $75,570 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,913 Cheswold, DE $74,661

Clayton, DE $74,474 Dagsboro, DE $76,074 Delmar, DE $74,776 Ellendale, DE $75,570 Felton, DE $75,570 Fenwick Island, DE $76,074 Frankford, DE $76,074 Frederica, DE $75,570

Georgetown, DE $75,570 Greenwood, DE $75,570 Harbeson, DE $75,570 Harrington, DE $75,570 Hartly, DE $74,438 Houston, DE $75,570 Kenton, DE $74,474 Laurel, DE $74,776

Yorklyn, DE $74,041

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

Understanding how a SQL 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.

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$66,734

Average $73,017/year

$83,307

$5,561

Average $6,085/month

$6,942

$1,283

Average $1,404/week

$1,602

$32

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,307	$6,942	$1,602	$40
Average	$73,017	$6,085	$1,404	$35
25th Percentile	$66,734	$5,561	$1,283	$32

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