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Database Administrators

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.

Common Tasks

  • Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  • Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  • Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $40.02 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $19.01 and $59.69 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $83,249.27 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $39,544.93 and $124,163.77 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 600 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 35.0% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 810.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $38.00 with the median annual salary reaching $79,871.

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