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

An Entry Level Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,328 for beginners, reaching about $87,539 at mid-level, and approach $89,682 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Database Administrator?

Entry Level Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $97,216, California $96,847, Massachusetts $95,556. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Oracle Database Administrator: $124,401; Database Administrator: $105,564; Database Administrator II: $104,413; Clinical Database Administrator: $89,200; Database Engineer, Entry: $76,500.

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator in Delaware is $89,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,812
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,541 to $98,381
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,820

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,381	$8,198	$1,892	$47
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$79,541	$6,628	$1,530	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $86,328
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,692
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,539
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,508
Expert (over 8 years): $89,682

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$86,328
Intermediate Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$86,692
Senior Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$87,539
Specialist Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$88,508
Expert Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$89,682

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

District of Columbia: $97,216.
California: $96,847.
Massachusetts: $95,556.

District of Columbia $97,216 California $96,847 Massachusetts $95,556 Washington $95,205 New Jersey $95,170 Alaska $95,047 Connecticut $93,835 New York $93,344

Hawaii $91,772 Rhode Island $91,034 Maryland $90,534 Minnesota $89,849 Colorado $89,586 Illinois $89,498 Oregon $89,164 Delaware $88,918

New Hampshire $88,764 Virginia $88,418 Pennsylvania $87,408 Nevada $86,899 North Dakota $86,732 Michigan $86,469 Wisconsin $86,372 Vermont $86,179

Texas $85,643 Maine $85,608 Arizona $85,555 Ohio $85,494 Georgia $84,686 Indiana $84,282 Wyoming $84,203 Utah $84,080

Iowa $84,028 Kansas $83,606 Louisiana $83,483 North Carolina $83,439 Missouri $83,422 Florida $83,079 Montana $82,895 Nebraska $82,719

Kentucky $82,623 South Carolina $82,272 Tennessee $82,052 Idaho $81,964 New Mexico $81,323 Oklahoma $81,183 Alabama $80,665 South Dakota $79,796

Arkansas $79,321 West Virginia $79,067 Mississippi $78,303

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $92,027
Little Creek: $91,175
Magnolia: $91,552

Lincoln, DE $92,027 Little Creek, DE $91,175 Magnolia, DE $91,552 Milford, DE $92,027 Marydel, DE $90,832 Millsboro, DE $92,027 Millville, DE $92,641 Milton, DE $92,027

Nassau, DE $92,027 Ocean View, DE $92,641 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,641 Seaford, DE $91,061 Selbyville, DE $92,641 Smyrna, DE $90,727 Viola, DE $91,552 Woodside, DE $91,289

Bear, DE $90,060 Newark, DE $90,095 Claymont, DE $90,165 Delaware City, DE $90,095 Hockessin, DE $90,165 Kirkwood, DE $90,095 Middletown, DE $90,543 Montchanin, DE $90,165

New Castle, DE $90,165 Odessa, DE $90,666 Port Penn, DE $89,849 Rockland, DE $90,165 Saint Georges, DE $90,095 Townsend, DE $90,534 Winterthur, DE $90,165 Lewes, DE $92,027

Wilmington, DE $90,165 Dover, DE $91,131 Dover Afb, DE $91,342 Bethany Beach, DE $92,641 Bethel, DE $91,061 Bridgeville, DE $92,027 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,228 Cheswold, DE $90,920

Clayton, DE $90,692 Dagsboro, DE $92,641 Delmar, DE $91,061 Ellendale, DE $92,027 Felton, DE $92,027 Fenwick Island, DE $92,641 Frankford, DE $92,641 Frederica, DE $92,027

Georgetown, DE $92,027 Greenwood, DE $92,027 Harbeson, DE $92,027 Harrington, DE $92,027 Hartly, DE $90,648 Houston, DE $92,027 Kenton, DE $90,692 Laurel, DE $91,061

Yorklyn, DE $90,165

Entry Level Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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.

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$79,541

Average $89,120/year

$98,381

$6,628

Average $7,427/month

$8,198

$1,530

Average $1,714/week

$1,892

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,381	$8,198	$1,892	$47
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$79,541	$6,628	$1,530	$38

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