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Job summary
Qualifications
- Proficiency in MySQL and database management systems.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
- Experience with security measures for databases.
Responsibilities
- Administer, test, and implement computer databases.
- Coordinate changes to computer databases.
- Train users and answer questions on database usage.
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Job description
Database Administrator
Position Description Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
- Train users and answer questions.
- Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
- Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
- Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
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These are the skills Database Administrators say are the most useful in their careers:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Database Software Technician
- Oracle Developer
- Data Storage Specialist
- SQL Developer (Structured Query Language Developer)
- Database Administration Associate
In the United States, there were 119,500 jobs for Database Administrator in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 13,700 new jobs for Database Administrator by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 9,300 job openings in this field each year.
The states with the most job growth for Database Administrator are Utah, Washington, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Vermont, or Wyoming. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
The typical yearly salary for Database Administrators is somewhere between $50,340 and $138,320.
Database Administrators who work in New Jersey, Washington, or California, make the highest salaries.
State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $83,580
Alaska $79,600
Arizona $88,670
Arkansas $73,600
California $100,890
Colorado $91,410
Connecticut $100,570
Delaware $92,460
District of Columbia $95,710
Florida $86,870
Georgia $92,090
Hawaii $90,380
Idaho $69,280
Illinois $96,230
Indiana $74,340
Iowa $90,540
Kansas $82,430
Kentucky $78,310
Louisiana $90,420
Maine $76,540
Maryland $85,240
Massachusetts $98,620
Michigan $83,900
Minnesota $91,110
Mississippi $75,020
Missouri $86,660
Montana $69,270
Nebraska $82,550
Nevada $89,320
New Hampshire $95,880
New Jersey $110,160
New Mexico $80,270
New York $99,000
North Carolina $92,140
North Dakota $71,290
Ohio $89,330
Oklahoma $74,110
Oregon $92,150
Pennsylvania $84,510
Rhode Island $92,410
South Carolina $82,500
South Dakota $76,770
Tennessee $78,650
Texas $95,470
Utah $94,230
Vermont $78,150
Virginia $98,090
Washington $104,700
West Virginia $68,940
Wisconsin $84,990
Wyoming $59,780
Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Database Administrators may use on a daily basis:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Git
- Microsoft Outlook
- Python
- jQuery
- Microsoft Access
- Node.js
- MySQL
- Data entry software
- MongoDB
- SAP
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
Learn what Database Administrator education requirements there are.
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
Those thinking about becoming a Database Administrator might also be interested in the following careers:
- Technical Writers
Those who work as a Database Administrator sometimes switch careers to one of these choices:
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- College Factual
- O*NET Online
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