Database administrators and architects
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$123,100
~$59/hr · ~$10,258/mo
US Jobs
145K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
This occupation is entirely digital, involving coding (SQL), system architecture, and data management—all areas where AI is exceptionally proficient. AI can already automate routine DBA tasks like performance tuning, query optimization, and security monitoring, while LLMs are highly capable of generating and debugging the complex schemas and scripts used by database architects.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$59/hr
Monthly Income
~$10,258/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)