Database Administrators

Code: 15-1242.00

Also known as: Database Administration Manager, Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst, Database Coordinator, Information Systems Manager, System Administrator

Description: 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.

Database Administrators

Typical wages


10% $54,070
25% $71,900
Median $98,860
75% $126,890
90% $155,660
10% $25.99
25% $34.57
Median $47.53
75% $61
90% $74.84

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
132,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
145,300
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 9,900