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Database Administrator Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median database administrator salary in Newark, DE is $103,020 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$103,020
vs State Avg
+$1,010
vs National
+$2,020
Cost of Living
102%

Database Administrator Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level database administrator earns around $63,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $147,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,240
+$1,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,000
+$2,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$147,900
+$2,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $59,364
25th Percentile $78,948
Median (50th) $103,020
75th Percentile $131,172
90th Percentile $162,190

Database Administrator Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$106,050
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$99,990
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$98,980
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$96,960
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Database Administrator in Newark

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark 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 Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.