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

A SQL DBA's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $76,298, a SQL DBA (2-4 years)earns $110,381, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $123,686, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $144,686, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $162,200,

What are the highest paying states for a SQL DBA?

SQL DBA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL DBA roles are District of Columbia $114,593, California $114,158, Massachusetts $112,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL DBA roles make?

Salaries for SQL DBA level roles vary by specialization: DBA Manager: $153,440; DBA- Specialist: $136,900; DBA III: $117,000; DBA- Senior: $116,990; DBA: $112,095.

SQL DBA Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a SQL DBA make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a SQL DBA in Rhode Island is $108,052 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,217
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,076 to $121,224
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,173

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SQL DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,224	$10,102	$2,331	$58
Average	$108,052	$9,004	$2,078	$52
25th Percentile	$96,076	$8,006	$1,848	$46

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Key Factors That Influence SQL DBA Salaries

A SQL DBA'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.

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$76,298
SQL DBA Level SQL DBA	$110,381
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$123,686
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$144,686
Database ... Level SQL DBA	$162,200

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

District of Columbia: $114,593.
California: $114,158.
Massachusetts: $112,637.

District of Columbia $114,593 California $114,158 Massachusetts $112,637 Washington $112,223 New Jersey $112,181 Alaska $112,036 Connecticut $110,608 New York $110,029

Hawaii $108,176 Rhode Island $107,307 Maryland $106,717 Minnesota $105,909 Colorado $105,599 Illinois $105,495 Oregon $105,102 Delaware $104,812

New Hampshire $104,630 Virginia $104,222 Pennsylvania $103,032 Nevada $102,432 North Dakota $102,235 Michigan $101,925 Wisconsin $101,811 Vermont $101,583

Texas $100,952 Maine $100,910 Arizona $100,848 Ohio $100,776 Georgia $99,824 Indiana $99,348 Wyoming $99,254 Utah $99,110

Iowa $99,047 Kansas $98,551 Louisiana $98,406 North Carolina $98,354 Missouri $98,333 Florida $97,930 Montana $97,712 Nebraska $97,505

Kentucky $97,391 South Carolina $96,978 Tennessee $96,719 Idaho $96,615 New Mexico $95,860 Oklahoma $95,694 Alabama $95,083 South Dakota $94,059

Arkansas $93,500 West Virginia $93,200 Mississippi $92,299

Top Paying Cities for SQL DBAs

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:

Adamsville: $109,066
Albion: $107,255
Ashaway: $109,480

Adamsville, RI $109,066 Albion, RI $107,255 Ashaway, RI $109,480 Barrington, RI $107,255 Block Island, RI $108,911 Bradford, RI $109,408 Bristol, RI $107,151 Carolina, RI $108,518

Charlestown, RI $108,631 Chepachet, RI $107,048 Clayville, RI $107,151 Coventry, RI $107,048 West Greenwich, RI $106,975 East Greenwich, RI $107,120 Exeter, RI $109,408 Fiskeville, RI $107,255

Forestdale, RI $107,151 Foster, RI $106,975 Glendale, RI $106,975 Greene, RI $108,176 Greenville, RI $107,255 Harmony, RI $107,224 Harrisville, RI $107,048 Hope, RI $107,255

Hope Valley, RI $109,480 Hopkinton, RI $109,511 Jamestown, RI $108,414 Kenyon, RI $109,377 Little Compton, RI $109,025 Manville, RI $107,255 Mapleville, RI $106,975 Newport, RI $108,435

Middletown, RI $108,890 North Kingstown, RI $106,944 North Scituate, RI $107,224 Oakland, RI $107,079 Pascoag, RI $107,017 Pawtucket, RI $107,255 Central Falls, RI $107,255 Cumberland, RI $107,255

Lincoln, RI $107,255 Portsmouth, RI $108,000 Prudence Island, RI $107,048 Rockville, RI $109,511 Saunderstown, RI $108,476 Shannock, RI $109,346 Slatersville, RI $107,151 Slocum, RI $108,476

Tiverton, RI $109,097 Wakefield, RI $108,362 Kingston, RI $108,383 Narragansett, RI $108,404 Peace Dale, RI $108,362 Warren, RI $107,224 Warwick, RI $107,255 Westerly, RI $109,542

West Kingston, RI $108,445 West Warwick, RI $107,255 Wood River Junction, RI $109,408 Woonsocket, RI $107,151 North Smithfield, RI $107,224 Wyoming, RI $109,377 Providence, RI $107,255 Cranston, RI $107,255

North Providence, RI $107,255 East Providence, RI $107,255 Riverside, RI $107,255 Rumford, RI $107,255 Smithfield, RI $107,255 Johnston, RI $107,255

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

Understanding how a SQL DBA'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 May 18, 2021

$96,076

Average $108,052/year

$121,224

$8,006

Average $9,004/month

$10,102

$1,848

Average $2,078/week

$2,331

$46

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,224	$10,102	$2,331	$58
Average	$108,052	$9,004	$2,078	$52
25th Percentile	$96,076	$8,006	$1,848	$46

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