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

An It Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Database Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $73,541, a It Database Administrator (2-4 years)earns $106,393, a Database Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $119,217, a Database Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $139,459, a Database Administration Manager (7+ years)earns $156,340,

What are the highest paying states for an It Database Administrator?

It Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $115,344, California $114,907, Massachusetts $113,375. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of It Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for It Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Database Administrator IV: $136,864; Oracle Database Administrator: $124,401; Database Administrator Sr: $118,473; Database Administrator III: $116,999; Database Administrator: $105,564.

It Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does an It Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an It Database Administrator in Delaware is $105,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,854 to $113,505
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,944

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It Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,505	$9,459	$2,183	$55
Average	$105,739	$8,812	$2,033	$51
25th Percentile	$94,854	$7,905	$1,824	$46

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Key Factors That Influence It Database Administrator Salaries

An It 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 It Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It 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): $73,541
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,217
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,459
Expert (over 8 years): $156,340

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level It Database Administrator	$73,541
It Databa... Level It Database Administrator	$106,393
Database ... Level It Database Administrator	$119,217
Database ... Level It Database Administrator	$139,459
Database ... Level It Database Administrator	$156,340

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

District of Columbia: $115,344.
California: $114,907.
Massachusetts: $113,375.

District of Columbia $115,344 California $114,907 Massachusetts $113,375 Washington $112,959 New Jersey $112,917 Alaska $112,771 Connecticut $111,333 New York $110,750

Hawaii $108,885 Rhode Island $108,010 Maryland $107,416 Minnesota $106,604 Colorado $106,291 Illinois $106,187 Oregon $105,791 Delaware $105,500

New Hampshire $105,316 Virginia $104,906 Pennsylvania $103,708 Nevada $103,103 North Dakota $102,906 Michigan $102,593 Wisconsin $102,478 Vermont $102,249

Texas $101,614 Maine $101,572 Arizona $101,510 Ohio $101,437 Georgia $100,478 Indiana $99,999 Wyoming $99,905 Utah $99,759

Iowa $99,697 Kansas $99,197 Louisiana $99,051 North Carolina $98,999 Missouri $98,978 Florida $98,572 Montana $98,353 Nebraska $98,145

Kentucky $98,030 South Carolina $97,613 Tennessee $97,353 Idaho $97,249 New Mexico $96,488 Oklahoma $96,322 Alabama $95,707 South Dakota $94,676

Arkansas $94,113 West Virginia $93,811 Mississippi $92,905

Top Paying Cities for It 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: $109,187
Little Creek: $108,177
Magnolia: $108,625

Lincoln, DE $109,187 Little Creek, DE $108,177 Magnolia, DE $108,625 Milford, DE $109,187 Marydel, DE $107,771 Millsboro, DE $109,187 Millville, DE $109,917 Milton, DE $109,187

Nassau, DE $109,187 Ocean View, DE $109,917 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,917 Seaford, DE $108,041 Selbyville, DE $109,917 Smyrna, DE $107,646 Viola, DE $108,625 Woodside, DE $108,312

Bear, DE $106,854 Newark, DE $106,896 Claymont, DE $106,979 Delaware City, DE $106,896 Hockessin, DE $106,979 Kirkwood, DE $106,896 Middletown, DE $107,427 Montchanin, DE $106,979

New Castle, DE $106,979 Odessa, DE $107,573 Port Penn, DE $106,604 Rockland, DE $106,979 Saint Georges, DE $106,896 Townsend, DE $107,416 Winterthur, DE $106,979 Lewes, DE $109,187

Wilmington, DE $106,979 Dover, DE $108,125 Dover Afb, DE $108,375 Bethany Beach, DE $109,917 Bethel, DE $108,041 Bridgeville, DE $109,187 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,239 Cheswold, DE $107,875

Clayton, DE $107,604 Dagsboro, DE $109,917 Delmar, DE $108,041 Ellendale, DE $109,187 Felton, DE $109,187 Fenwick Island, DE $109,917 Frankford, DE $109,917 Frederica, DE $109,187

Georgetown, DE $109,187 Greenwood, DE $109,187 Harbeson, DE $109,187 Harrington, DE $109,187 Hartly, DE $107,552 Houston, DE $109,187 Kenton, DE $107,604 Laurel, DE $108,041

Yorklyn, DE $106,979

It Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It 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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$94,854

Average $105,739/year

$113,505

$7,905

Average $8,812/month

$9,459

$1,824

Average $2,033/week

$2,183

$46

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,505	$9,459	$2,183	$55
Average	$105,739	$8,812	$2,033	$51
25th Percentile	$94,854	$7,905	$1,824	$46

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