Database Administrators
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Database Administrators to decrease by -0.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 75,000 to 74,900 jobs. Its estimate of 3,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($104,620), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
75,000
Projected employment (2034)
74,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,300
Pay & Preparation
$104,620
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Complex Problem Solving (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.75/5) • Active Learning (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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