Technology

Database Administrator Career Guide

Manage, maintain, and secure an organization's databases, ensuring data availability, performance, and integrity.

61Good
Median: $95,000
Hours/week: 40
Education: Bachelor's
Growth: 9%

Overview

Manage, maintain, and secure an organization's databases, ensuring data availability, performance, and integrity.

Median Salary
$95,000
Weekly Hours
40
Education
Bachelor's
Job Growth
9%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security8/10
Remote Friendly7/10
Physical Demand1/10
Automation Risk5/10

Pros

  • +Good pay
  • +Critical role
  • +Remote options
  • +Stable demand

Cons

  • -On-call responsibility
  • -High stakes
  • -Constant learning
  • -Automation risk

Savings Calculator

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Yearly Savings
$9,500
Monthly Savings
$792

Top Employers Hiring for Technology

Google
Microsoft
Amazon
Apple
Meta
IBM

About This Career

Manage, maintain, and secure an organization's databases, ensuring data availability, performance, and integrity.

Guide to Education

Required Education

Bachelor's

Typical Training

4 years of experience/training

Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications help?

Oracle, SQL Server, and AWS database certifications.

Is this role going away?

Cloud is changing it, but DBA skills remain valuable.

What databases should I learn?

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and cloud databases.

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