Database administrators and architects create and maintain computer database systems.
| Quick Facts: Database Administrators | |
|---|---|
| Wages | Earn $98,294 - $131,313 per year |
| Employment | Employment data are not available |
| 10 Year Growth | Growth estimate is not available |
| Annual Openings | Annual openings data are not available |
Preparation
A database administrator or architect typically needs to:
- have a high school diploma or equivalent
- have a bachelor's degree
Working Conditions
In a typical work setting, database administrators:
- Have a high level of social contact. They talk to coworkers and clients throughout the day.
- Always work indoors.
- Must be exact in their work and be sure all details are done. Serious results may occur if database administrators and their staff make mistakes. Deadlines may be missed and projects may cost a company more money to finish.
- Work a regular schedule.
Wages
In Illinois, database administrators earn a median wage of $98,294 - $131,313 per year.
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$ amounts are in thousands of dollars.
Employment and Outlook
Employment and outlook data are not available.