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Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

The median database administrator salary in Delaware is $102,010 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$102,010
vs National
+$1,010
State Rank
#16 of 50
Cost of Living
101%

Database Administrator Salary in Delaware by Experience

In Delaware, an entry-level database administrator earns around $62,620, while experienced professionals earn up to $146,450 per year. The cost of living index in Delaware is 101% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,620
+$620 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$101,000
+$1,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$146,450
+$1,450 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Delaware

Percentile DE Salary
10th Percentile $58,782
25th Percentile $78,174
Median (50th) $102,010
75th Percentile $129,886
90th Percentile $160,600

Database Administrator Salary by City in Delaware

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Delaware include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, and Middletown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Wilmington, DE
$106,050
Pop. 70,898 · COL 105%
Dover, DE
$96,960
Pop. 39,403 · COL 96%
Newark, DE
$103,020
Pop. 33,398 · COL 102%
Middletown, DE
$98,980
Pop. 22,350 · COL 98%
Bear, DE
$99,990
Pop. 21,000 · COL 99%

How to Become a Database Administrator in Delaware

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Delaware has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Delaware

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Delaware's demand may vary based on local industry trends.