Database Architects
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Database Architects to increase by 9.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 69,500 to 76,000 jobs. Its estimate of 3,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($139,500), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) 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)
69,500
Projected employment (2034)
76,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
9%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,900
Pay & Preparation
$139,500
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Judgment and Decision Making (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
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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