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 $88,795 for beginners, reaching about $90,040 at mid-level, and approach $92,244 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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Database Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Database Administrator in Rhode Island is $91,667 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,864
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,814 to $101,192
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,844

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Entry Level Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,192	$8,433	$1,946	$49
Average	$91,667	$7,639	$1,763	$44
25th Percentile	$81,814	$6,818	$1,573	$39

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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): $88,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,169
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,040
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,037
Expert (over 8 years): $92,244

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$88,795
Intermediate Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$89,169
Senior Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$90,040
Specialist Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$91,037
Expert Level Entry Level Database Administrator	$92,244

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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:

Adamsville: $92,527
Albion: $90,990
Ashaway: $92,878

Adamsville, RI $92,527 Albion, RI $90,990 Ashaway, RI $92,878 Barrington, RI $90,990 Block Island, RI $92,395 Bradford, RI $92,817 Bristol, RI $90,903 Carolina, RI $92,062

Charlestown, RI $92,158 Chepachet, RI $90,815 Clayville, RI $90,903 Coventry, RI $90,815 West Greenwich, RI $90,753 East Greenwich, RI $90,876 Exeter, RI $92,817 Fiskeville, RI $90,990

Forestdale, RI $90,903 Foster, RI $90,753 Glendale, RI $90,753 Greene, RI $91,772 Greenville, RI $90,990 Harmony, RI $90,964 Harrisville, RI $90,815 Hope, RI $90,990

Hope Valley, RI $92,878 Hopkinton, RI $92,905 Jamestown, RI $91,974 Kenyon, RI $92,790 Little Compton, RI $92,492 Manville, RI $90,990 Mapleville, RI $90,753 Newport, RI $91,991

Middletown, RI $92,378 North Kingstown, RI $90,727 North Scituate, RI $90,964 Oakland, RI $90,841 Pascoag, RI $90,789 Pawtucket, RI $90,990 Central Falls, RI $90,990 Cumberland, RI $90,990

Lincoln, RI $90,990 Portsmouth, RI $91,623 Prudence Island, RI $90,815 Rockville, RI $92,905 Saunderstown, RI $92,027 Shannock, RI $92,764 Slatersville, RI $90,903 Slocum, RI $92,027

Tiverton, RI $92,553 Wakefield, RI $91,930 Kingston, RI $91,948 Narragansett, RI $91,965 Peace Dale, RI $91,930 Warren, RI $90,964 Warwick, RI $90,990 Westerly, RI $92,931

West Kingston, RI $92,000 West Warwick, RI $90,990 Wood River Junction, RI $92,817 Woonsocket, RI $90,903 North Smithfield, RI $90,964 Wyoming, RI $92,790 Providence, RI $90,990 Cranston, RI $90,990

North Providence, RI $90,990 East Providence, RI $90,990 Riverside, RI $90,990 Rumford, RI $90,990 Smithfield, RI $90,990 Johnston, RI $90,990

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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$81,814

Average $91,667/year

$101,192

$6,818

Average $7,639/month

$8,433

$1,573

Average $1,763/week

$1,946

$39

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,192	$8,433	$1,946	$49
Average	$91,667	$7,639	$1,763	$44
25th Percentile	$81,814	$6,818	$1,573	$39

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