Database administrator vs administrator

The differences between database administrators and administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a database administrator, becoming an administrator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a database administrator has an average salary of $81,960, which is higher than the $72,882 average annual salary of an administrator.

The top three skills for a database administrator include customer service, linux and microsoft sql server. The most important skills for an administrator are customer service, data entry, and troubleshoot.

Database administrator vs administrator overview

	Database Administrator	Administrator
Yearly salary	$81,960	$72,882
Hourly rate	$39.40	$35.04
Growth rate	9%	5%
Number of jobs	56,992	67,553
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	4	2

What does a database administrator do?

Database administrators use specially designed software to keep, organize, restore, and secure data for businesses, employees, and customers from unauthorized people or unwanted users. They search for potential security risks or issues and proactively correct or find appropriate solutions. They are highly trained tech experts who work full-time for establishments that give computer design services or in industries that have huge databases, such as educational academies, institutions, and insurance firms. It is their responsibility to closely monitor the database system to ensure efficiency and functionality. They work jointly with information systems managers to customize database solutions based on corporate needs. They also coordinate the systems that data analysts use for translating numbers into strategic business plans.

What does an administrator do?

Administrators are administrative professionals who oversee the whole office or department. They manage office activities and supervise administrative functions in the office. They work the office calendar and oversee the appointment-setting process. They coordinate office events and ensure that all preparations are made and that there are no conflicting schedules. They also maintain a database of external providers of various office needs. Administrators also oversee office supplies and prepare purchase requisitions. They also manage janitorial services and other functions that are related to the maintenance of the physical office space. Administrators ensure that all fixtures and equipment in the office are functioning well and have no problems.

Database administrator vs administrator salary

Database administrators and administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Database Administrator	Administrator
Average salary	$81,960	$72,882
Salary range	Between $60,000 And $111,000	Between $46,000 And $113,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	Washington
Best paying company	The Citadel	Apple
Best paying industry	Health Care	Manufacturing

Differences between database administrator and administrator education

There are a few differences between a database administrator and an administrator in terms of educational background:

	Database Administrator	Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Database administrator vs administrator demographics

Here are the differences between database administrators' and administrators' demographics:

	Database Administrator	Administrator
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 61.4% Female, 38.6%	Male, 36.0% Female, 64.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Asian, 17.7% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 8.8% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	6%	9%

Differences between database administrator and administrator duties and responsibilities

Database administrator example responsibilities.

Deploy and manage VMware horizon view on CISCO UCS for VDI deployemet.
Create and manage database security, data encryption, and apply object level security.
Resolve ASM errors, which lead to complete dysfunction of the ASM due to capacity issues.
Fix grid control alerts on the database and monitor the database using grid control including managing of templates.
Create and manage DTS and SSIS jobs to perform extra back up support for company's back up agent and procedure.
Lead multiple infrastructure planning and implementation including instance strategy, technical platform selection, architecture design, backup and recovery strategy.

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Administrator example responsibilities.

Develop a Perl script to manage the LDAP schema.
Hire and manage all receptionists and assistant MCA's.
Used all tools of Java stack in supporting and managing it.
Manage and process product orders on windows base on-line computer network system.
Manage ADP time system for technicians and approve time-off requests, supporting management.
Manage professional staff of 9 (including 5 MDs) and support staff of 10

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Database administrator vs administrator skills

Common database administrator skills

Customer Service, 5%
Linux, 5%
Microsoft SQL Server, 5%
DBA, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%
Database Administration, 4%

Common administrator skills

Customer Service, 18%
Data Entry, 7%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Payroll, 6%
Financial Reports, 4%
Oversight, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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