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Database Administrator Salary in Dover, Delaware

The median database administrator salary in Dover, DE is $96,960 per year, which is 4% below the national median and 5% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$96,960
vs State Avg
$-5,050
vs National
$-4,040
Cost of Living
96%

Database Administrator Salary in Dover by Experience

In Dover, an entry-level database administrator earns around $59,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,520
$-2,480 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,000
$-4,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$139,200
$-5,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Dover, DE

Percentile Dover
10th Percentile $55,872
25th Percentile $74,304
Median (50th) $96,960
75th Percentile $123,456
90th Percentile $152,650

Database Administrator Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$106,050
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$103,020
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$99,990
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$98,980
Pop. 22,350

How to Become a Database Administrator in Dover

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Dover and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Dover may vary based on local industry and population growth.