$93,990
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$49,100
ENTRY LEVEL
$98,320
MID LEVEL
$129,620
EXPERT LEVEL
$45.19
AVERAGE HOURLY
$23.61
ENTRY LEVEL
$47.27
MID LEVEL
$62.32
EXPERT LEVEL
Database Administrators
About this Career Path
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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Database Administrators
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Job Titles
Database Administrators
JOB TITLE
Entry Level Database Developer/Administrator
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Junior Level Database Developer/Administrator
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Advanced Database Developer/Administrator
Skill Level
Advanced
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Top Expected Tasks
Database Administrators
01
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
02
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
03
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
04
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
05
Test changes to database applications or systems.
06
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
07
Train users and answer questions.
08
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
09
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
10
Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Database Administrators
K
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
K
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
K
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
K
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
K
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
S
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
S
SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
S
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
A
ABILITY
Information Ordering
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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