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Database Administrators

Median Salary
101,510
Job Outlook
+9%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,500 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$50,850

10%

$101,510

Median

$133,200

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    88%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Post baccalaureate

    3%

  • Some college

    2%

  • Master's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.