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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Advisory Database Administrator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Advisory Database Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Advisory Database Administrator's salary?

An Advisory Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,702 for beginners, reaching about $114,201 at mid-level, and approach $155,938 for experts.

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

Advisory Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advisory Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $104,628, California $104,231, Massachusetts $102,842. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Advisory Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Database Administrator IV: $136,900; Oracle Database Administrator: $124,630; Database Administrator Senior: $118,845; Database Administrator Sr: $117,421; Database Administrator III: $116,982.

Advisory Database Administrator Salary in Maryland

How much does an Advisory Database Administrator make in Maryland? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advisory Database Administrator in Maryland is $97,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,634
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,240 to $102,251
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,776

10% $81,776

50% (Median) $97,437

90% $106,634

Advisory Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,251	$8,521	$1,966	$49
Average	$97,437	$8,120	$1,874	$47
25th Percentile	$89,240	$7,437	$1,716	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Advisory Database Administrator Salaries

An Advisory 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 Advisory Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advisory 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): $75,702
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,434
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,201
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,693
Expert (over 8 years): $155,938

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Systems Administrator I	less than 1 year	$75,702
Advisory Database Administrator	1-2 years	$96,434
Systems Administrator III	2-4 years	$114,201
Systems Administrator IV	5-8 years	$132,693
Systems Administrator V	over 8 years	$155,938

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

District of Columbia: $104,628.
California: $104,231.
Massachusetts: $102,842.

District of Columbia $104,628 California $104,231 Massachusetts $102,842 Washington $102,464 New Jersey $102,426 Alaska $102,294 Connecticut $100,990 New York $100,461

Hawaii $98,769 Rhode Island $97,976 Maryland $97,437 Minnesota $96,700 Colorado $96,416 Illinois $96,322 Oregon $95,963 Delaware $95,698

New Hampshire $95,532 Virginia $95,159 Pennsylvania $94,073 Nevada $93,525 North Dakota $93,345 Michigan $93,062 Wisconsin $92,958 Vermont $92,750

Texas $92,173 Maine $92,136 Arizona $92,079 Ohio $92,013 Georgia $91,143 Indiana $90,709 Wyoming $90,624 Utah $90,491

Iowa $90,435 Kansas $89,981 Louisiana $89,849 North Carolina $89,801 Missouri $89,783 Florida $89,414 Montana $89,216 Nebraska $89,027

Kentucky $88,923 South Carolina $88,545 Tennessee $88,308 Idaho $88,214 New Mexico $87,524 Oklahoma $87,373 Alabama $86,815 South Dakota $85,880

Arkansas $85,369 West Virginia $85,095 Mississippi $84,273

Top Paying Cities for Advisory Database Administrator

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:

Owings: $100,327
Riverdale: $103,916
College Park: $103,797

Owings, MD $100,327

Riverdale, MD $103,916

College Park, MD $103,797

Fort Washington, MD $103,729

Oxon Hill, MD $104,028

Suitland, MD $103,995

District Heights, MD $103,943

Temple Hills, MD $103,997

Deale, MD $99,862

Dunkirk, MD $100,918

Fort George G Meade, MD $98,603

Friendship, MD $100,179

Fulton, MD $99,914

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $103,644

Savage, MD $98,749

Shady Side, MD $99,074

Galesville, MD $99,510

Greenbelt, MD $103,437

Glenn Dale, MD $102,294

Upper Marlboro, MD $102,393

Harwood, MD $99,893

Highland, MD $99,823

West River, MD $99,912

Tracys Landing, MD $99,983

Hyattsville, MD $104,000

Jessup, MD $98,265

Bethesda, MD $104,030

Glen Echo, MD $104,011

Chevy Chase, MD $104,019

Cabin John, MD $103,989

Olney, MD $101,648

Brookeville, MD $99,750

Poolesville, MD $100,628

Barnesville, MD $99,228

Beallsville, MD $99,410

Boyds, MD $100,171

Dickerson, MD $99,296

Rockville, MD $102,844

Potomac, MD $103,141

Derwood, MD $101,754

Sandy Spring, MD $101,160

Ashton, MD $100,937

Brinklow, MD $100,188

Burtonsville, MD $101,360

Montgomery Village, MD $100,531

Kensington, MD $103,932

Garrett Park, MD $103,809

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $102,993

Silver Spring, MD $103,871

Takoma Park, MD $104,007

Aberdeen, MD $95,268

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $95,248

Abingdon, MD $95,984

Gunpowder, MD $96,563

Arnold, MD $97,688

Baldwin, MD $96,382

Bel Air, MD $95,581

Belcamp, MD $95,720

Benson, MD $95,142

Boring, MD $95,353

Brooklandville, MD $97,321

Butler, MD $96,249

Chase, MD $97,009

Churchville, MD $94,867

Clarksville, MD $98,764

Cockeysville, MD $96,433

Hunt Valley, MD $96,838

Crownsville, MD $98,349

Darlington, MD $94,027

Davidsonville, MD $99,783

Dayton, MD $98,701

Edgewater, MD $98,869

Edgewood, MD $96,276

Ellicott City, MD $97,512

Columbia, MD $98,243

Fallston, MD $96,025

Finksburg, MD $96,058

Forest Hill, MD $95,060

Fork, MD $96,708

Fort Howard, MD $97,319

Freeland, MD $93,150

Gambrills, MD $98,720

Gibson Island, MD $97,373

Glen Arm, MD $97,065

Glen Burnie, MD $97,488

Glyndon, MD $96,555

Hampstead, MD $94,335

Elkridge, MD $97,595

Hanover, MD $97,650

Harmans, MD $97,646

Havre De Grace, MD $94,649

Hydes, MD $96,716

Jarrettsville, MD $94,745

Joppa, MD $96,521

Kingsville, MD $96,736

Lineboro, MD $92,913

Linthicum Heights, MD $97,503

Long Green, MD $96,906

Spencerville, MD $101,210

Clarksburg, MD $98,996

Damascus, MD $98,144

Germantown, MD $101,077

Annapolis, MD $98,443

Cumberland, MD $89,427

Accident, MD $89,278

Barton, MD $89,698

Bittinger, MD $89,529

Bloomington, MD $89,848

Corriganville, MD $88,858

Eckhart Mines, MD $89,351

Ellerslie, MD $88,972

Flintstone, MD $89,449

Friendsville, MD $89,252

Frostburg, MD $89,228

Grantsville, MD $89,232

Kitzmiller, MD $89,238

Lonaconing, MD $89,536

Luke, MD $89,854

Mc Henry, MD $89,286

Midland, MD $89,835

Midlothian, MD $89,240

Mount Savage, MD $88,832

Oakland, MD $89,028

Oldtown, MD $89,571

Pinto, MD $89,736

Rawlings, MD $89,765

Spring Gap, MD $89,680

Swanton, MD $89,462

Westernport, MD $89,851

Easton, MD $96,492

Barclay, MD $95,686

Bethlehem, MD $95,809

Betterton, MD $95,757

Bozman, MD $97,314

Cambridge, MD $95,813

Centreville, MD $96,592

Chester, MD $97,338

Chestertown, MD $96,205

Church Creek, MD $95,662

Church Hill, MD $96,075

Claiborne, MD $97,489

Cordova, MD $96,165

Crapo, MD $94,819

Crocheron, MD $94,135

Crumpton, MD $95,576

Denton, MD $95,663

East New Market, MD $95,432

Federalsburg, MD $95,413

Fishing Creek, MD $95,171

Galena, MD $95,318

Goldsboro, MD $95,479

Grasonville, MD $97,152

Greensboro, MD $95,497

Henderson, MD $95,585

Hillsboro, MD $96,234

Hurlock, MD $95,453

Ingleside, MD $95,762

Kennedyville, MD $95,488

Mcdaniel, MD $97,450

Madison, MD $96,407

Marydel, MD $95,322

Massey, MD $95,341

Millington, MD $95,476

Neavitt, MD $97,436

Newcomb, MD $96,764

Oxford, MD $96,286

Preston, MD $95,774

Price, MD $96,140

Queen Anne, MD $96,392

Queenstown, MD $96,941

Rhodesdale, MD $94,882

Ridgely, MD $95,874

Rock Hall, MD $96,791

Royal Oak, MD $96,585

Saint Michaels, MD $97,239

Secretary, MD $95,795

Sherwood, MD $98,030

Deal Island, MD $93,414

Eden, MD $93,598

Ewell, MD $93,123

Fruitland, MD $93,920

Girdletree, MD $92,909

Hebron, MD $93,832

Linkwood, MD $95,156

Manokin, MD $93,290

Mardela Springs, MD $94,169

Marion Station, MD $92,962

Nanticoke, MD $93,790

Newark, MD $93,400

Ocean City, MD $93,850

Parsonsburg, MD $93,662

Pittsville, MD $93,665

Pocomoke City, MD $93,083

Powellville, MD $93,617

Princess Anne, MD $93,531

Quantico, MD $93,648

Rehobeth, MD $92,935

Sharptown, MD $94,686

Showell, MD $93,663

Snow Hill, MD $93,331

Stockton, MD $92,772

Tyaskin, MD $93,557

Tylerton, MD $93,234

Upper Fairmount, MD $93,518

Vienna, MD $94,369

Westover, MD $93,289

Whaleyville, MD $93,613

Willards, MD $93,650

Delmar, MD $93,899

North East, MD $94,736

Perry Point, MD $94,598

Perryville, MD $94,563

Port Deposit, MD $94,330

Rising Sun, MD $94,021

Warwick, MD $95,297

Cecilton, MD $95,232

Charlestown, MD $94,723

Chesapeake City, MD $95,230

Childs, MD $95,103

Stevensville, MD $97,586

Colora, MD $93,937

Conowingo, MD $93,778

Earleville, MD $95,142

Elk Mills, MD $95,135

Elkton, MD $95,066

Georgetown, MD $95,212

Lutherville Timonium, MD $97,240

Abell, MD $96,273

Accokeek, MD $102,877

Aquasco, MD $100,331

Avenue, MD $96,427

Barstow, MD $99,134

Bel Alton, MD $99,625

Benedict, MD $99,557

Brandywine, MD $101,903

Broomes Island, MD $98,009

Bryans Road, MD $102,677

Bryantown, MD $100,820

Bushwood, MD $96,497

California, MD $96,414

Callaway, MD $95,742

Chaptico, MD $97,413

Charlotte Hall, MD $98,883

Cheltenham, MD $102,856

Clements, MD $97,414

Cobb Island, MD $96,540

Coltons Point, MD $96,087

Compton, MD $96,610

Dameron, MD $94,522

Dowell, MD $96,715

Drayden, MD $94,748

Faulkner, MD $99,092

Great Mills, MD $95,897

Helen, MD $98,324

Hollywood, MD $96,984

Hughesville, MD $100,147

Huntingtown, MD $99,736

Indian Head, MD $100,357

Ironsides, MD $99,952

Issue, MD $97,062

La Plata, MD $100,641

Leonardtown, MD $96,254

Lexington Park, MD $95,603

Loveville, MD $97,263

Lusby, MD $96,895

Marbury, MD $101,162

Mechanicsville, MD $98,304

Morganza, MD $97,730

Mount Victoria, MD $96,606

Nanjemoy, MD $98,777

Newburg, MD $97,787

Park Hall, MD $95,322

Patuxent River, MD $95,826

Piney Point, MD $94,896

Pomfret, MD $101,735

Port Republic, MD $98,543

Port Tobacco, MD $100,270

Prince Frederick, MD $99,141

Ridge, MD $94,103

Rock Point, MD $97,752

Saint Inigoes, MD $94,405

Saint Leonard, MD $98,066

Saint Marys City, MD $95,303

Scotland, MD $93,479

Solomons, MD $96,627

Sunderland, MD $99,934

Tall Timbers, MD $95,017

Valley Lee, MD $95,055

Welcome, MD $99,646

White Plains, MD $101,745

Southern Md Facility, MD $102,987

Annapolis Junction, MD $98,488

Lanham, MD $103,377

Beltsville, MD $103,230

Laurel, MD $100,980

Bladensburg, MD $103,983

Lothian, MD $100,922

Mount Rainier, MD $104,032

North Beach, MD $99,520

Bowie, MD $100,963

Brentwood, MD $104,025

Capitol Heights, MD $103,980

Chesapeake Beach, MD $99,469

Churchton, MD $99,492

Clinton, MD $103,394

Still Pond, MD $95,762

Sudlersville, MD $95,583

Taylors Island, MD $96,432

Templeville, MD $95,328

Tilghman, MD $97,810

Toddville, MD $94,352

Trappe, MD $95,872

Wingate, MD $94,722

Wittman, MD $97,488

Woolford, MD $96,035

Worton, MD $96,091

Wye Mills, MD $96,773

Frederick, MD $95,676

Adamstown, MD $97,666

Big Pool, MD $90,722

Boonsboro, MD $93,954

Braddock Heights, MD $95,628

Brownsville, MD $95,348

Brunswick, MD $96,230

Buckeystown, MD $96,938

Burkittsville, MD $95,503

Cascade, MD $93,098

Cavetown, MD $92,980

Chewsville, MD $93,124

Clear Spring, MD $91,879

Cooksville, MD $97,472

Emmitsburg, MD $93,408

Fairplay, MD $93,350

Funkstown, MD $93,340

Glenelg, MD $98,504

Glenwood, MD $98,021

Hagerstown, MD $92,868

Hancock, MD $90,275

Ijamsville, MD $97,426

Jefferson, MD $96,326

Keedysville, MD $94,251

Keymar, MD $94,204

Knoxville, MD $95,725

Ladiesburg, MD $94,543

Libertytown, MD $95,414

Lisbon, MD $97,484

Little Orleans, MD $89,775

Maugansville, MD $92,531

Middletown, MD $95,277

Monrovia, MD $97,212

Mount Airy, MD $96,629

Myersville, MD $94,039

New Market, MD $96,238

New Midway, MD $94,541

New Windsor, MD $95,396

Point Of Rocks, MD $97,480

Rocky Ridge, MD $93,912

Rohrersville, MD $94,894

Sabillasville, MD $93,224

Saint James, MD $93,364

Sharpsburg, MD $94,112

Smithsburg, MD $93,064

Sykesville, MD $96,878

Taneytown, MD $93,632

Thurmont, MD $94,018

Tuscarora, MD $97,853

Union Bridge, MD $95,008

Unionville, MD $95,468

Walkersville, MD $95,130

West Friendship, MD $97,685

Williamsport, MD $92,969

Woodbine, MD $97,474

Woodsboro, MD $94,678

Salisbury, MD $93,900

Allen, MD $93,771

Berlin, MD $93,672

Bishopville, MD $93,694

Bivalve, MD $94,038

Manchester, MD $93,201

Marriottsville, MD $97,266

Maryland Line, MD $92,913

Mayo, MD $98,651

Millersville, MD $97,847

Monkton, MD $95,545

Odenton, MD $98,836

Crofton, MD $99,402

Owings Mills, MD $97,072

Parkton, MD $94,079

Pasadena, MD $97,399

Perry Hall, MD $97,135

Perryman, MD $95,517

Phoenix, MD $96,624

Pylesville, MD $93,518

Randallstown, MD $97,222

Reisterstown, MD $96,842

Riderwood, MD $97,427

Riva, MD $99,029

Severn, MD $97,832

Severna Park, MD $97,700

Simpsonville, MD $98,652

Sparks Glencoe, MD $95,842

Crisfield, MD $93,191

Stevenson, MD $97,286

Dhs, MD $102,903

Waldorf, MD $101,686

Street, MD $93,944

Upperco, MD $95,274

Upper Falls, MD $96,831

Westminster, MD $95,278

Whiteford, MD $93,481

White Hall, MD $93,953

White Marsh, MD $97,046

Woodstock, MD $97,310

Baltimore, MD $97,437

Towson, MD $97,426

Gwynn Oak, MD $97,458

Pikesville, MD $97,389

Sparrows Point, MD $97,332

Middle River, MD $97,131

Essex, MD $97,360

Dundalk, MD $97,453

Brooklyn, MD $97,455

Curtis Bay, MD $97,475

Halethorpe, MD $97,467

Catonsville, MD $97,515

Parkville, MD $97,410

Nottingham, MD $97,311

Rosedale, MD $97,436

Windsor Mill, MD $97,406

Gaithersburg, MD $101,540

Washington Grove, MD $101,593

Advisory Database Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advisory Database Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 41% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Advisory Database Administrator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Advisory Database Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Advisory Database Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$116,924	$56.0	20%
Biotechnology	$112,052	$54.0	15%
Insurance	$109,129	$52.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$107,181	$52.0	10%
Financial Services	$107,181	$52.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Advisory 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.

$89,240

Average $97,437/year

$102,251

$7,437

Average $8,120/month

$8,521

$1,716

Average $1,874/week

$1,966

$43

Average $47/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,251	$8,521	$1,966	$49
Average	$97,437	$8,120	$1,874	$47
25th Percentile	$89,240	$7,437	$1,716	$43

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