What are the main factors that influence a DBA'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 DBA?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for DBA roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A DBA's salary?

A DBA's salary grows with experience: starting around $109,172 for beginners, reaching about $112,261 at mid-level, and approach $117,879 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a DBA?

DBA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DBA roles are District of Columbia $127,666, California $127,181, Massachusetts $125,486. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of DBA roles make?

Salaries for DBA level roles vary by specialization: DBA Manager: $153,570; DBA- Specialist: $137,000; DBA IV: $136,920; DBA- Senior: $116,990; DBA III: $116,980.

DBA Salary in Virginia

How much does a DBA make in Virginia? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for a DBA in Virginia is $116,112 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a DBA's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,414
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,052 to $128,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,983

10% $94,983

50% (Median) $116,112

90% $140,414

DBA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,833	$10,736	$2,478	$62
Average	$116,112	$9,676	$2,233	$56
25th Percentile	$105,052	$8,754	$2,020	$51

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Key Factors That Influence DBA Salaries

A DBA'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 DBA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DBA'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): $109,172
Early Career (1-2 years): $109,687
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,261
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,466
Expert (over 8 years): $117,879

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level DBA	less than 1 year	$109,172
Early Career Level DBA	1-2 years	$109,687
Mid-Level Level DBA	2-4 years	$112,261
Senior-Level Level DBA	5-8 years	$116,466
Expert Level DBA	over 8 years	$117,879

How Do DBA 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 DBAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,666.
California: $127,181.
Massachusetts: $125,486.

District of Columbia $127,666 California $127,181 Massachusetts $125,486 Washington $125,025 New Jersey $124,979 Alaska $124,818 Connecticut $123,226 New York $122,581

Hawaii $120,517 Rhode Island $119,548 Maryland $118,891 Minnesota $117,992 Colorado $117,646 Illinois $117,530 Oregon $117,092 Delaware $116,769

New Hampshire $116,566 Virginia $116,112 Pennsylvania $114,786 Nevada $114,117 North Dakota $113,898 Michigan $113,552 Wisconsin $113,426 Vermont $113,172

Texas $112,468 Maine $112,422 Arizona $112,353 Ohio $112,272 Georgia $111,212 Indiana $110,681 Wyoming $110,577 Utah $110,416

Iowa $110,347 Kansas $109,793 Louisiana $109,632 North Carolina $109,574 Missouri $109,551 Florida $109,102 Montana $108,859 Nebraska $108,629

Kentucky $108,502 South Carolina $108,041 Tennessee $107,753 Idaho $107,637 New Mexico $106,795 Oklahoma $106,611 Alabama $105,931 South Dakota $104,789

Arkansas $104,167 West Virginia $103,832 Mississippi $102,829

Top Paying Cities for DBA

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:

Ivanhoe: $106,784
Lambsburg: $107,011
Laurel Fork: $107,131

Ivanhoe, VA $106,784

Lambsburg, VA $107,011

Laurel Fork, VA $107,131

Marion, VA $106,227

Max Meadows, VA $106,953

Meadowview, VA $105,270

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $106,123

Rocky Gap, VA $106,182

Ruther Glen, VA $112,007

Sealston, VA $114,905

Sharps, VA $111,515

Spotsylvania, VA $113,054

Sparta, VA $112,462

Stafford, VA $118,223

Stratford, VA $113,696

Tappahannock, VA $112,204

Thornburg, VA $113,426

Unionville, VA $111,585

Village, VA $112,064

Warsaw, VA $112,462

Weems, VA $110,255

Sandy Point, VA $112,608

White Stone, VA $109,948

Wicomico Church, VA $110,749

Woodford, VA $112,963

Zacata, VA $113,345

Winchester, VA $112,812

Bentonville, VA $111,845

Berryville, VA $114,439

Boyce, VA $114,648

Brucetown, VA $112,887

Chester Gap, VA $113,980

Clear Brook, VA $112,320

Cross Junction, VA $108,676

Fishers Hill, VA $110,238

Flint Hill, VA $113,362

Front Royal, VA $113,428

Gore, VA $109,285

Hume, VA $114,895

Huntly, VA $113,552

Strasburg, VA $109,808

Linden, VA $115,174

Markham, VA $115,148

Maurertown, VA $108,315

Middletown, VA $111,953

Millwood, VA $114,444

Rileyville, VA $110,592

Earlysville, VA $108,971

Esmont, VA $107,964

Faber, VA $107,485

Fishersville, VA $108,486

Free Union, VA $108,791

Gordonsville, VA $109,932

Greenwood, VA $108,354

Ivy, VA $109,017

Keene, VA $108,399

Keswick, VA $109,233

Locust Dale, VA $110,424

Lovingston, VA $106,332

Lyndhurst, VA $107,133

Montpelier Station, VA $109,958

Nellysford, VA $107,258

North Garden, VA $108,293

Orange, VA $111,034

Palmyra, VA $109,280

Piney River, VA $105,837

Quinque, VA $109,249

Roseland, VA $106,244

Ruckersville, VA $109,204

Schuyler, VA $107,584

Shipman, VA $106,316

Somerset, VA $109,963

Stanardsville, VA $108,886

Troy, VA $109,400

Tyro, VA $106,534

Waynesboro, VA $108,651

White Hall, VA $108,846

Woodberry Forest, VA $110,388

Achilles, VA $108,711

Amelia Court House, VA $110,729

Ark, VA $109,403

Arvonia, VA $108,432

Ashland, VA $111,807

Aylett, VA $111,860

Barhamsville, VA $110,249

Beaumont, VA $110,703

Beaverdam, VA $111,796

Bena, VA $108,680

Bohannon, VA $109,125

Bremo Bluff, VA $109,136

Bruington, VA $111,636

Bumpass, VA $111,628

Cardinal, VA $109,173

Cartersville, VA $110,039

Charles City, VA $110,938

Christchurch, VA $110,033

Church View, VA $110,288

Cobbs Creek, VA $109,476

Columbia, VA $109,753

Crozier, VA $111,441

Cumberland, VA $109,143

Deltaville, VA $109,566

Diggs, VA $109,167

Redwood, VA $106,242

Rich Creek, VA $106,604

Ridgeway, VA $107,347

Riner, VA $106,594

Ripplemead, VA $106,316

Rocky Mount, VA $106,338

Salem, VA $105,819

Sandy Level, VA $106,565

Shawsville, VA $106,145

Spencer, VA $107,321

Staffordsville, VA $106,786

Stanleytown, VA $107,523

Stuart, VA $107,292

Thaxton, VA $106,018

Troutville, VA $105,978

Union Hall, VA $106,356

Vesta, VA $107,156

Villamont, VA $105,965

Vinton, VA $105,767

Wirtz, VA $106,029

Woolwine, VA $107,081

Bristol, VA $103,158

Abingdon, VA $104,688

Andover, VA $104,376

Appalachia, VA $104,376

Bee, VA $105,666

Ben Hur, VA $104,809

Big Stone Gap, VA $103,446

Birchleaf, VA $105,770

Blackwater, VA $103,575

Castlewood, VA $103,877

Cleveland, VA $105,139

Clinchco, VA $105,677

Clintwood, VA $105,557

Coeburn, VA $104,551

Damascus, VA $105,509

Dante, VA $105,144

Davenport, VA $105,872

Dryden, VA $103,785

Duffield, VA $102,906

Dungannon, VA $103,281

East Stone Gap, VA $103,664

Ewing, VA $106,134

Fort Blackmore, VA $102,620

Gate City, VA $101,919

Haysi, VA $106,282

Hiltons, VA $102,160

Honaker, VA $105,725

Jonesville, VA $105,065

Keokee, VA $104,092

Lebanon, VA $104,730

Mc Clure, VA $105,165

Mendota, VA $103,190

Nickelsville, VA $102,758

Nora, VA $104,888

Norton, VA $104,488

Pennington Gap, VA $104,066

Pound, VA $104,921

Rosedale, VA $105,609

Rose Hill, VA $105,948

Saint Charles, VA $104,677

Saint Paul, VA $104,540

Weber City, VA $101,608

Whitetop, VA $105,921

Wise, VA $104,768

Pulaski, VA $107,058

Atkins, VA $106,154

Austinville, VA $107,012

Barren Springs, VA $107,103

Bastian, VA $106,169

Bland, VA $106,418

Broadford, VA $106,059

Cana, VA $107,176

Ceres, VA $106,068

Chilhowie, VA $106,032

Cripple Creek, VA $106,512

Crockett, VA $106,486

Draper, VA $106,970

Dugspur, VA $107,048

Elk Creek, VA $106,437

Emory, VA $105,732

Fancy Gap, VA $107,084

Fries, VA $106,794

Galax, VA $106,968

Glade Spring, VA $105,523

Rural Retreat, VA $106,352

Saltville, VA $106,078

Speedwell, VA $106,421

Sugar Grove, VA $106,180

Tannersville, VA $105,995

Troutdale, VA $106,105

Willis, VA $106,992

Woodlawn, VA $107,034

Wytheville, VA $106,733

Staunton, VA $108,519

Augusta Springs, VA $108,060

Bacova, VA $107,553

Blue Grass, VA $107,596

Brownsburg, VA $106,953

Buena Vista, VA $106,077

Churchville, VA $108,821

Clifton Forge, VA $107,190

Covington, VA $106,609

Craigsville, VA $108,072

Crimora, VA $108,933

Deerfield, VA $108,157

Doe Hill, VA $108,065

Fairfield, VA $106,795

Fort Defiance, VA $109,013

Glen Wilton, VA $106,783

Goshen, VA $107,607

Greenville, VA $107,540

Grottoes, VA $109,034

Head Waters, VA $108,244

Hot Springs, VA $107,253

Iron Gate, VA $107,373

Lexington, VA $106,983

Low Moor, VA $107,123

Mc Dowell, VA $108,108

Middlebrook, VA $107,567

Millboro, VA $107,651

Mint Spring, VA $108,108

Montebello, VA $106,587

Monterey, VA $107,796

Mount Sidney, VA $109,061

Mustoe, VA $107,975

New Hope, VA $108,998

Port Republic, VA $108,975

Raphine, VA $107,083

Rockbridge Baths, VA $107,189

Selma, VA $107,228

Steeles Tavern, VA $107,303

Stuarts Draft, VA $107,704

Swoope, VA $108,328

Verona, VA $109,062

Vesuvius, VA $106,347

Warm Springs, VA $107,586

West Augusta, VA $108,392

Weyers Cave, VA $109,088

Williamsville, VA $108,168

Lynchburg, VA $104,489

Altavista, VA $105,481

Alton, VA $107,786

Amherst, VA $105,200

Appomattox, VA $105,389

Bedford, VA $106,032

Big Island, VA $105,451

Blairs, VA $107,761

Brookneal, VA $105,898

Buffalo Junction, VA $108,127

Callands, VA $107,239

Chatham, VA $107,327

Clifford, VA $105,360

Clover, VA $107,523

Cluster Springs, VA $108,121

Coleman Falls, VA $104,922

Concord, VA $104,634

Crystal Hill, VA $107,357

Danville, VA $107,846

Hillsville, VA $107,176

Carson, VA $111,305

Hiwassee, VA $106,824

Independence, VA $106,453

Annandale, VA $126,663

Burke, VA $125,476

Dumfries, VA $121,802

Dunn Loring, VA $126,825

Fairfax, VA $124,931

Fairfax Station, VA $124,592

Falls Church, VA $126,936

Fort Belvoir, VA $125,401

Great Falls, VA $124,935

Greenway, VA $126,934

Lorton, VA $124,693

Merrifield, VA $126,533

Mc Lean, VA $126,922

West Mclean, VA $126,934

Mount Vernon, VA $125,872

Newington, VA $125,582

Dry Fork, VA $107,552

Brooke, VA $117,364

Evington, VA $105,069

Forest, VA $104,864

Gladstone, VA $105,480

Gladys, VA $105,482

Glasgow, VA $106,157

Goode, VA $105,211

Gretna, VA $106,563

Halifax, VA $107,755

Howardsville, VA $107,582

Hurt, VA $105,966

Java, VA $107,204

Ararat, VA $107,149

Axton, VA $107,480

Bassett, VA $107,403

Belspring, VA $106,845

Bent Mountain, VA $105,939

Blacksburg, VA $106,341

Blue Ridge, VA $105,903

Boones Mill, VA $105,864

Buchanan, VA $106,260

Callaway, VA $106,141

Christiansburg, VA $106,352

Cascade, VA $107,387

Catawba, VA $106,079

Check, VA $106,305

Claudville, VA $107,086

Cloverdale, VA $105,706

Collinsville, VA $107,759

Copper Hill, VA $106,165

Critz, VA $107,258

Daleville, VA $105,814

Dublin, VA $106,902

Eagle Rock, VA $106,567

Eggleston, VA $106,687

Elliston, VA $106,056

Ferrum, VA $106,734

Fieldale, VA $107,606

Fincastle, VA $106,144

Floyd, VA $106,742

Glade Hill, VA $106,267

Glen Lyn, VA $106,347

Goodview, VA $105,891

Hardy, VA $105,848

Henry, VA $106,895

Huddleston, VA $106,241

Keeling, VA $107,653

Chester, VA $111,829

Chesterfield, VA $111,762

Church Road, VA $111,394

Colonial Heights, VA $111,875

Courtland, VA $109,186

Dendron, VA $109,513

Dewitt, VA $111,036

Dinwiddie, VA $111,340

Disputanta, VA $111,431

Dolphin, VA $109,816

Drewryville, VA $108,947

Ebony, VA $108,195

Elberon, VA $109,062

Emporia, VA $109,193

Ford, VA $111,134

Franklin, VA $108,850

Freeman, VA $109,792

Gasburg, VA $108,428

Hopewell, VA $111,644

Ivor, VA $109,025

Jarratt, VA $110,136

Lawrenceville, VA $109,409

Mc Kenney, VA $110,746

Meredithville, VA $109,251

Newsoms, VA $108,490

Prince George, VA $111,749

Rawlings, VA $110,319

Sedley, VA $109,332

Skippers, VA $108,757

Spring Grove, VA $110,106

Stony Creek, VA $110,740

Surry, VA $108,795

Sussex, VA $110,491

Sutherland, VA $111,656

Valentines, VA $108,530

Wakefield, VA $109,472

Warfield, VA $110,409

Waverly, VA $110,333

White Plains, VA $108,470

Wilsons, VA $110,805

Yale, VA $110,044

Zuni, VA $108,983

Claremont, VA $110,253

Farmville, VA $108,186

Baskerville, VA $108,008

Indian Valley, VA $106,898

Mc Coy, VA $106,666

Martinsville, VA $107,582

Meadows Of Dan, VA $107,184

Moneta, VA $106,067

Montvale, VA $106,066

Narrows, VA $106,668

Newbern, VA $106,761

New Castle, VA $106,150

Newport, VA $106,392

New River, VA $107,055

Oriskany, VA $106,356

Paint Bank, VA $106,189

Parrott, VA $106,717

Patrick Springs, VA $107,380

Pearisburg, VA $106,774

Pembroke, VA $106,771

Penhook, VA $106,620

Pilot, VA $106,390

Pittsville, VA $106,567

Radford, VA $106,935

Long Island, VA $105,882

Lowry, VA $105,411

Lynch Station, VA $105,894

Madison Heights, VA $104,492

Monroe, VA $105,013

Naruna, VA $105,563

Nathalie, VA $106,839

Natural Bridge, VA $106,492

Natural Bridge Station, VA $106,033

Nelson, VA $108,286

Norwood, VA $105,885

Ringgold, VA $107,693

Rustburg, VA $104,733

Scottsburg, VA $107,901

Scottsville, VA $108,485

South Boston, VA $107,996

Spout Spring, VA $104,925

Sutherlin, VA $107,702

Sweet Briar, VA $104,801

Vernon Hill, VA $107,575

Virgilina, VA $108,029

Wingina, VA $106,512

Amonate, VA $106,275

Bandy, VA $106,043

Big Rock, VA $106,619

Bishop, VA $106,053

Bluefield, VA $106,380

Boissevain, VA $106,120

Breaks, VA $106,445

Burkes Garden, VA $106,161

Cedar Bluff, VA $106,317

Doran, VA $106,754

Falls Mills, VA $106,120

Grundy, VA $106,798

Horsepen, VA $106,094

Hurley, VA $106,249

Jewell Ridge, VA $106,317

Keen Mountain, VA $106,732

Mavisdale, VA $106,327

Maxie, VA $106,641

North Tazewell, VA $106,301

Oakwood, VA $106,792

Pilgrims Knob, VA $106,501

Pocahontas, VA $106,154

Pounding Mill, VA $106,466

Raven, VA $106,703

Red Ash, VA $106,802

Richlands, VA $106,741

Rowe, VA $106,367

Shortt Gap, VA $106,604

Swords Creek, VA $106,335

Tazewell, VA $106,134

Vansant, VA $106,338

Whitewood, VA $106,350

Wolford, VA $106,369

Boydton, VA $108,240

Bracey, VA $108,517

Brodnax, VA $108,936

Buckingham, VA $107,028

Burkeville, VA $108,684

Charlotte Court House, VA $107,128

Chase City, VA $107,682

Clarksville, VA $108,432

Crewe, VA $109,377

Cullen, VA $106,808

Dillwyn, VA $108,096

Drakes Branch, VA $107,671

Dundas, VA $109,272

Evergreen, VA $105,491

Fort Mitchell, VA $107,670

Green Bay, VA $108,085

Hampden Sydney, VA $108,350

Kenbridge, VA $108,688

Keysville, VA $107,660

La Crosse, VA $108,351

Lunenburg, VA $107,864

Meherrin, VA $107,876

Nottoway, VA $109,210

Pamplin, VA $106,451

Phenix, VA $105,970

Prospect, VA $107,119

Randolph, VA $107,302

Red House, VA $105,660

Red Oak, VA $107,821

Rice, VA $108,823

Saxe, VA $107,588

Skipwith, VA $107,897

South Hill, VA $108,311

Victoria, VA $108,245

Wylliesburg, VA $107,725

Roanoke, VA $105,631

Wachapreague, VA $109,680

Wardtown, VA $109,467

Wattsville, VA $109,783

Willis Wharf, VA $109,648

Windsor, VA $108,714

Withams, VA $109,697

Norfolk, VA $108,156

Newport News, VA $108,398

Fort Eustis, VA $108,441

Hampton, VA $108,465

Fort Monroe, VA $108,405

Poquoson, VA $108,429

Yorktown, VA $108,557

Lackey, VA $108,601

Seaford, VA $108,470

Portsmouth, VA $108,186

Fort Lee, VA $111,869

Petersburg, VA $111,869

Virginia State University, VA $111,869

Alberta, VA $109,659

Ammon, VA $111,127

Blackstone, VA $110,188

Boykins, VA $108,620

Branchville, VA $108,361

Capron, VA $109,155

Round Hill, VA $117,281

Catharpin, VA $121,676

Delaplane, VA $116,054

Ashburn, VA $122,179

Chantilly, VA $123,465

Gainesville, VA $120,685

Hamilton, VA $118,862

Lincoln, VA $118,746

Sterling, VA $123,666

Haymarket, VA $120,570

Herndon, VA $124,121

Leesburg, VA $120,260

Lovettsville, VA $117,595

Nokesville, VA $120,834

Upperville, VA $116,438

Warrenton, VA $116,862

Reston, VA $124,835

Waterford, VA $118,666

The Plains, VA $119,001

Doswell, VA $111,845

Dutton, VA $109,453

Fork Union, VA $109,472

Foster, VA $109,100

Glen Allen, VA $112,097

Gloucester, VA $109,337

Gloucester Point, VA $108,675

Goochland, VA $110,874

Grimstead, VA $109,375

Gum Spring, VA $110,874

Gwynn, VA $109,374

Hadensville, VA $110,701

Hallieford, VA $109,341

Hanover, VA $111,867

Hardyville, VA $109,667

Hartfield, VA $109,705

Hayes, VA $108,744

Henrico, VA $112,180

Hudgins, VA $109,290

Jamaica, VA $110,655

Jamestown, VA $108,993

Jetersville, VA $109,459

Kents Store, VA $109,717

King And Queen Court House, VA $110,822

King William, VA $111,396

Lanexa, VA $110,650

Lightfoot, VA $109,528

Little Plymouth, VA $110,682

Locust Hill, VA $110,033

Louisa, VA $110,855

Macon, VA $110,982

Maidens, VA $111,297

Manakin Sabot, VA $111,661

Mannboro, VA $110,935

Manquin, VA $111,721

Maryus, VA $108,690

Mascot, VA $110,357

Mathews, VA $109,165

Burgess, VA $111,057

Accomac, VA $109,594

Assawoman, VA $109,638

Atlantic, VA $109,785

Battery Park, VA $108,413

Belle Haven, VA $109,531

Birdsnest, VA $109,324

Bloxom, VA $109,762

Cape Charles, VA $109,174

Capeville, VA $109,196

Carrollton, VA $108,401

Carrsville, VA $108,895

Cheriton, VA $109,185

Chesapeake, VA $108,441

Chincoteague Island, VA $109,856

Wallops Island, VA $109,775

Craddockville, VA $109,548

Davis Wharf, VA $109,525

Eastville, VA $109,226

Exmore, VA $109,483

Franktown, VA $109,361

Greenbackville, VA $110,105

Greenbush, VA $109,790

Hacksneck, VA $109,486

Hallwood, VA $109,732

Harborton, VA $109,754

Horntown, VA $109,919

Oak Hall, VA $109,693

Isle Of Wight, VA $108,644

Jamesville, VA $109,423

Jenkins Bridge, VA $109,750

Keller, VA $109,618

Locustville, VA $109,614

Machipongo, VA $109,307

Mappsville, VA $109,708

Marionville, VA $109,306

Mears, VA $109,652

Melfa, VA $109,632

Modest Town, VA $109,916

Nassawadox, VA $109,420

Nelsonia, VA $109,924

New Church, VA $109,883

Onancock, VA $109,724

Onley, VA $109,603

Oyster, VA $109,210

Painter, VA $109,551

Parksley, VA $109,784

Pungoteague, VA $109,597

Quinby, VA $109,309

Rescue, VA $108,407

Sanford, VA $109,902

Saxis, VA $109,919

Seaview, VA $109,187

Smithfield, VA $108,525

Suffolk, VA $108,475

Tangier, VA $110,191

Tasley, VA $109,838

Temperanceville, VA $109,732

Townsend, VA $109,209

Virginia Beach, VA $109,886

Dulles, VA $124,870

Aldie, VA $120,928

Amissville, VA $115,044

Arcola, VA $122,140

Manassas, VA $122,341

Marshall, VA $116,732

Middleburg, VA $118,878

Catlett, VA $119,436

Centreville, VA $122,834

Clifton, VA $123,870

Orlean, VA $115,681

Paeonian Springs, VA $119,432

Paris, VA $115,681

Philomont, VA $118,527

Purcellville, VA $117,648

Bluemont, VA $116,074

Bristow, VA $121,392

Broad Run, VA $119,232

Calverton, VA $118,961

Casanova, VA $119,161

Rectortown, VA $116,588

Mechanicsville, VA $111,954

Midlothian, VA $111,785

Millers Tavern, VA $111,942

Mineral, VA $111,539

Moon, VA $109,212

Moseley, VA $111,412

New Canton, VA $108,999

New Kent, VA $111,342

New Point, VA $108,938

Newtown, VA $112,285

Norge, VA $109,690

North, VA $109,308

Oilville, VA $111,439

Onemo, VA $109,075

Ordinary, VA $108,838

Port Haywood, VA $108,922

Powhatan, VA $111,070

Providence Forge, VA $111,151

Quinton, VA $111,720

Rockville, VA $111,565

Ruthville, VA $110,921

Saint Stephens Church, VA $111,928

Saluda, VA $110,076

Sandston, VA $111,980

Sandy Hook, VA $110,852

Schley, VA $109,096

Severn, VA $108,748

Shacklefords, VA $110,135

State Farm, VA $111,350

Stevensville, VA $111,085

Studley, VA $111,946

Susan, VA $108,966

Toano, VA $110,033

Topping, VA $109,935

Trevilians, VA $110,786

Richmond, VA $112,210

Urbanna, VA $110,459

Wake, VA $109,769

Walkerton, VA $111,243

Ware Neck, VA $109,140

Water View, VA $110,436

West Point, VA $110,815

White Marsh, VA $108,959

Wicomico, VA $108,766

Williamsburg, VA $108,954

Woods Cross Roads, VA $109,349

Montpelier, VA $111,397

Oakton, VA $125,220

Occoquan, VA $124,298

Quantico, VA $120,166

Springfield, VA $126,334

Triangle, VA $121,036

Vienna, VA $126,333

Woodbridge, VA $123,399

Arlington, VA $126,969

Fort Myer, VA $126,972

Mattaponi, VA $110,402

Dhs, VA $126,970

Fort Valley, VA $109,770

Star Tannery, VA $108,697

Stephens City, VA $112,854

Stephenson, VA $112,929

Toms Brook, VA $109,709

White Post, VA $113,824

Woodstock, VA $108,803

Culpeper, VA $112,396

Aroda, VA $109,644

Banco, VA $110,015

Bealeton, VA $116,363

Boston, VA $112,098

Brandy Station, VA $114,366

Brightwood, VA $110,574

Castleton, VA $113,331

Elkwood, VA $114,217

Etlan, VA $110,319

Goldvein, VA $116,878

Graves Mill, VA $109,494

Haywood, VA $110,545

Hood, VA $108,804

Jeffersonton, VA $115,642

Leon, VA $111,041

Lignum, VA $113,557

Madison, VA $109,484

Midland, VA $117,522

Mitchells, VA $111,500

Oakpark, VA $110,179

Pratts, VA $109,472

Radiant, VA $109,878

Rapidan, VA $110,869

Remington, VA $115,439

Reva, VA $111,163

Richardsville, VA $114,505

Rixeyville, VA $114,208

Rochelle, VA $109,438

Somerville, VA $117,747

Sperryville, VA $111,055

Stevensburg, VA $113,784

Sumerduck, VA $115,470

Syria, VA $109,070

Viewtown, VA $114,283

Washington, VA $113,004

Wolftown, VA $108,812

Woodville, VA $112,151

Harrisonburg, VA $109,256

Basye, VA $108,383

Bergton, VA $108,049

Bridgewater, VA $109,052

Broadway, VA $108,715

Criders, VA $108,243

Dayton, VA $108,678

Edinburg, VA $108,568

Elkton, VA $108,895

Alexandria, VA $126,955

Fredericksburg, VA $115,032

Bowling Green, VA $112,799

Burr Hill, VA $112,813

Callao, VA $112,164

Caret, VA $113,502

Center Cross, VA $111,570

Champlain, VA $113,242

Coles Point, VA $113,667

Colonial Beach, VA $114,305

Corbin, VA $113,598

Dahlgren, VA $118,054

Dogue, VA $114,229

Dunnsville, VA $111,972

Edwardsville, VA $111,201

Farnham, VA $111,530

Garrisonville, VA $119,022

Hague, VA $112,844

Hartwood, VA $115,364

Haynesville, VA $112,751

Heathsville, VA $111,098

Hustle, VA $113,310

Irvington, VA $110,207

Jersey, VA $114,386

Kilmarnock, VA $110,301

King George, VA $116,171

Kinsale, VA $112,626

Ladysmith, VA $112,148

Lancaster, VA $110,571

Laneview, VA $110,839

Lively, VA $110,673

Locust Grove, VA $112,846

Loretto, VA $113,331

Lottsburg, VA $111,954

Merry Point, VA $110,398

Milford, VA $112,384

Mollusk, VA $110,437

Montross, VA $113,582

Morattico, VA $111,011

Mount Holly, VA $113,204

Ninde, VA $116,429

Nuttsville, VA $110,902

Oldhams, VA $112,535

Ophelia, VA $111,116

Partlow, VA $113,121

Port Royal, VA $113,302

Rappahannock Academy, VA $113,324

Reedville, VA $111,033

Rhoadesville, VA $111,781

Rollins Fork, VA $114,301

Fulks Run, VA $108,444

Hinton, VA $108,344

Keezletown, VA $108,872

Lacey Spring, VA $108,926

Linville, VA $108,870

Luray, VA $109,219

Mc Gaheysville, VA $108,998

Mount Crawford, VA $109,001

Mount Jackson, VA $108,645

Mount Solon, VA $108,660

New Market, VA $108,896

Orkney Springs, VA $108,411

Penn Laird, VA $109,046

Quicksburg, VA $108,753

Pleasant Valley, VA $108,987

Shenandoah, VA $108,933

Singers Glen, VA $108,863

Stanley, VA $108,942

Timberville, VA $108,915

Charlottesville, VA $109,110

Afton, VA $107,901

Arrington, VA $105,755

Barboursville, VA $109,534

Batesville, VA $108,850

Covesville, VA $107,910

Crozet, VA $108,902

Dyke, VA $108,848

Ruby, VA $118,454

DBA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DBA roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, DBA positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DBA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DBA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$174,168	$84.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$127,723	$61.0	10%

DBA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DBA'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.

$105,052

Average $116,112/year

$128,833

$8,754

Average $9,676/month

$10,736

$2,020

Average $2,233/week

$2,478

$51

Average $56/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,833	$10,736	$2,478	$62
Average	$116,112	$9,676	$2,233	$56
25th Percentile	$105,052	$8,754	$2,020	$51

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