Job 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.
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Median Annual Wage |
$104,810 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$50.39* |
Total Employed Nationally |
76,140 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.