SQL Server 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
SQL Server Database Administrator earns an average of $93,600/yr. Experience: 5 years. Top skills: SQL (Programming Language), Database Administration, Operations.
$93,600/yr
Varies
5 years
N/A
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Database Administrators
Median Wage
$104,620/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-0.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
SQL (Programming Language)
Database Administration
Disaster Recovery
Stored Procedure
Operating Systems
Database Design
Application Development
Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Oracle Databases
Database Security
Performance Tuning
Backup Devices
Database Backup
PL/SQL
Migration Testing
Disk Storage
Technical Services
Software Development Life Cycle
Common Skills (7)
Operations
Communication
Management
Safety Assurance
Presentations
Social Skills
People Management
Related Specializations
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