Technology Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Database Administrator Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median database administrator salary in Wilmington, DE is $106,050 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$106,050
vs State Avg
+$4,040
vs National
+$5,050
Cost of Living
105%

Database Administrator Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level database administrator earns around $65,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $152,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,100
+$3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$105,000
+$5,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$152,250
+$7,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $61,110
25th Percentile $81,270
Median (50th) $106,050
75th Percentile $135,030
90th Percentile $166,961

Database Administrator Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$103,020
Pop. 33,398
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 Wilmington

Education

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