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Database Architects In Demand

General Information

Description

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Industry areas

  • Information Technology

Job Outlook

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

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Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,200 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.

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Salary

Salary Information

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

$134,870

State-by-state Salary

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

$68,080
$169,580
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 76%
  • Master's degree 14%
  • Post baccalaureate 4%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

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

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Design
  • Education and Training

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