So beside .NET and SQL Server, what is the hot MS technical field out there that on high demand, I'm willing to learn whatever MS Technology to get my salary to 6 figures or as close as possible. (Windows Azure, SQL Server, Windows Server, etc)
My comment on your answers:
Hard question. Every market is different. However, in the Southwest I find (outside of California) you'll probably be looking at 30-40k as a SQL Junior.
35-40k salary in California for Junior SQL Server DBA? Isn't it too low for an IT Professional, my current salary as Dev is 61k for 3 years experience, I got 50k when I first got out of college 3 years ago with zero experience.
Switching careers just for the money is usually not a good idea. You have to make sure you will actually like what you are going to do.
Being a DBA can mean that you have to be on call at night or in weekends. Are you up to that?
If it is what it takes to make high paid, I don't mind at all.
This exam is intended for SQL Server database administrators, system engineers, and developers with two or more years of experience, who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge in writing queries.
How can I get the foot in the door as SQL Server DBA without any certification, as my experience is .NET Dev. At least with certification, I have something to sell on the table.