15-1242

Database Administrators

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Information Security Analysts” (15-1212) and “Database Architects” (15-1243).

Recommended Majors

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

Related Careers

Actuaries Actuaries Computer and Information Analysts Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New Jersey	$128,970
District of Columbia	$128,440
Maryland	$122,110
New Hampshire	$121,820
Colorado	$119,940
Massachusetts	$117,420
Washington	$114,700
Kansas	$112,740
California	$111,090
Texas	$109,990
North Carolina	$108,430
Pennsylvania	$107,800
New York	$106,940
Georgia	$106,100
Virginia	$105,000

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Median Annual Salary

$104,620

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.7%

Avg. annual openings

3.8k

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