Career Profile
Database Administrators
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data.
General Information
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).
Database Administrators
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 29 openings per year are projected for Database Administrators .
Employment Change
Employment for Database Administrators is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $48.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $32.78, while experienced workers are paid $56.75. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 261 Database Administrators in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 303.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Database Administrators are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, and Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Database Administrators include Computers and Electronics, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Database Administrators is Bachelor's. 98% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.