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Database Architects

Median Salary
134,700
Job Outlook
+9%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

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?

$57,610

10%

$134,700

Median

$164,720

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    76%

  • Master's degree

    14%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science, General
  • Information Technology
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Data Science, Other
  • Cloud Computing

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

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.