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Database Administrators

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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

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 9 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 11,500 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.

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Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 9 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 11,500 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.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$96,710

State-by-state Salary

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$127,940
$47,080
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 76%
  • First professional degree 10%
  • Associate's degree 7%
  • Master's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training
  • Telecommunications
  • Customer and Personal Service
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