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Database Administrators In Demand

General Information

Description

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Industry areas

  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+8%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$99,890

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$51,390
$127,560
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 88%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • Post baccalaureate 3%
  • Some college 2%
  • Master's degree 1%
  • High school 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language

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