Database Administrator
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.
At a Glance
Database Administrator earns an average of $104,792/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.3–5.7 years. Top skills: Database Administration, SQL (Programming Language), Computer Science.
$104,792/yr
Bachelor's degree
5.3–5.7 years
26
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Database Administrators
Median Wage
$104,620/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (24)
Database Administration
SQL (Programming Language)
Computer Science
Microsoft SQL Servers
Database Systems
Relational Databases
Database Servers
Backup Devices
SQL Server Reporting Services
Database Design
Stored Procedure
Data Warehousing
Data Modeling
Statistics
Database Security
Data Dictionary
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Application Development
Lifting Ability
Data Integrity
User Defined Functions
Common Skills (6)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
Communication
Information Technology
Operations
Problem Solving
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