Database Administrators

Also Called: Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst, Database Coordinator, Information Systems Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$54,320

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Database Administrators do

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.

  • Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

Computer Technician • OCT-Only Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Contact With Others
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Hard disk arrays
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Hard disk drives
  • Tape arrays

Technology

Data base management system software
Amazon DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Data base user interface and query software
Apache Hive
Blackboard software
Web platform development software
Backbone.js
Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
telecommunications
multimedia
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 77% Bachelor's degree
  • 11% Professional degree
  • 7% Associate's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

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High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Educational Level

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Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

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Database Administrators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Cascades - Job Corps

    Sedro Woolley, Washington

  • Edison - Job Corps

    Edison, New Jersey

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Persistence

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Support
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Ideas and Logic
  • Verbal
  • Visual Understanding
  • Math

This is what Database Administrators across the country typically make.

$26.12 / hour
$54,320 /year

Entry Level

$48.80 / hour
$101,510 /year

Median Level

$75.82 / hour
$157,710 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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