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Database Specialist demographics and statistics in the US

Database specialist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates database specialist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our database specialist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about database specialists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 105,568 database specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 52.4% of all database specialists are women, while 47.6% are men.
  • The average database specialist age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of database specialists is White (59.5%), followed by Asian (17.8%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%) and Black or African American (7.9%).
  • Database specialists are most in-demand in Tucson, AZ.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for database specialists.
  • Sacramento, CA pays an annual average wage of $102,148, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women database specialists earned 84% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all database specialists are LGBT.
  • Massachusetts is the best state for database specialists to live.
  • Database specialists are 43% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Database Specialist gender statistics

52.4% of database specialists are women and 47.6% of database specialists are men.
  • Female, 52.4%
  • Male, 47.6%

Database Specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female52.4%
Male47.6%

Database Specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$79,630
female-income
Female Income
$66,516

Database Specialist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in database specialist positions over time. Currently, 52.4% of database specialists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Database Specialist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201043.08%56.92%
201142.28%57.72%
201248.36%51.64%
201343.29%56.71%
201445.95%54.05%
201546.75%53.25%
201644.43%55.57%
201745.86%54.14%
201850.04%49.96%
201949.43%50.57%
202050.45%49.55%
202147.57%52.43%

Database Specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared database specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Database Specialist48%52%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Database Specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among database specialists is White, which makes up 59.5% of all database specialists. Comparatively, 17.8% of database specialists are Asian and 9.1% of database specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 59.5%
  • Asian, 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
  • Black or African American, 7.9%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Database Specialist Race

Database Specialist RacePercentages
White59.5%
Asian17.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black or African American7.9%
Unknown5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Database Specialist race and ethnicity over time

See how database specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Database Specialist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.32%9.51%13.14%6.64%
201167.67%10.00%13.40%6.98%
201265.74%9.44%13.41%8.61%
201366.06%7.88%15.50%7.31%
201465.73%9.62%15.19%6.95%
201563.25%9.34%15.78%8.39%
201664.21%8.14%15.25%9.40%
201768.18%8.46%13.58%6.99%
201865.32%8.59%16.61%6.98%
201962.32%7.72%18.81%8.33%
202062.74%7.10%16.87%8.35%
202159.52%7.85%17.80%9.10%

Database Specialist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian database specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american database specialists have the lowest average salary at $74,255.
$90,000
$87,000
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$77,347
White$78,761
Black or African American$74,255
Asian$88,637
Hispanic or Latino$79,853

Average database specialist age

See how the average age of database specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Database Specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown4051
White47.549
Black or African American3945.5
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4248

Database Specialist age breakdown

The average age of database specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the database specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Database Specialist age breakdown

Database Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years66%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years6%

Database Specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for database specialists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of database specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Master's, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Database Specialists by degree level

Database Specialist DegreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
Associate15%
Master's10%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees5%

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Database Specialist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, database specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $89,916 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, database specialists earn a median annual income of $84,516 compared to $74,490 for database specialists with an Associate degree.
$91,000
$87,000
$83,000
$79,000
$75,000
$71,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$89,916
Bachelor's Degree$84,516
Some College/ Associate Degree$74,490

Database Specialist employment statistics

Most database specialists work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where database specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where database specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Database Specialist jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees35%

Database Specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the database specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most database specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Database Specialist jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education14%
Public39%
Private43%
Government5%

Database Specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for database specialists are technology, education and professional.

Fortune 500

Technology

Education

Health Care

Professional

Database Specialist turnover and employment statistics

Database Specialist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for database specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Database Specialist unemployment rate by year

YearDatabase Specialist Unemployment Rate
20104.04%
20114.28%
20123.96%
20133.17%
20142.57%
20152.22%
20161.97%
20172.33%
20182.29%
20193.15%
20202.39%
20213.48%

Average database specialist tenure

The average database specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,305 database specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Database Specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Database Specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of database specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Database Specialist6.37%-
Senior Telecommunications Specialist7.31%2,630
Build-Release Engineer8.46%254,034
Senior Information Security Consultant8.59%115,978
Network Internship9.03%95,971
Data Architect10.54%152,504
Desktop Support Lead10.88%87,522

Similar database specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Senior Telecommunications Specialist7.31%2,630
Build-Release Engineer8.46%254,034
Senior Information Security Consultant8.59%115,978
Network Internship9.03%95,971
Data Architect10.54%152,504
Desktop Support Lead10.88%87,522

Foreign languages spoken by database specialists

The most common foreign language among database specialists is Spanish at 46.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 6.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
  • Spanish, 46.0%
  • Italian, 6.9%
  • Russian, 5.7%
  • Portuguese, 4.6%
  • German, 4.6%
  • Other, 32.2%

Database Specialist languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish46.0%
Italian6.9%
Russian5.7%
Portuguese4.6%
German4.6%
Other32.2%

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Database Specialist location demographics

Where do database specialists earn the most?

Database specialists earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average database specialist salary is $92,124. The map here shows where database specialists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Database Specialists?

By looking through more than 2,305 resumes, we found that the most popular places for database specialists are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Database Specialists

Database Specialist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California2,405$90,243
2Texas1,525$73,419
3Florida1,465$68,512
4Virginia1,161$81,558
5New York1,013$81,819
6Illinois939$77,136
7North Carolina872$82,803
8Pennsylvania818$88,184
9Massachusetts816$92,124
10Georgia799$78,991
11Maryland779$72,159
12New Jersey687$91,853
13Ohio669$73,827
14Michigan557$75,588
15Washington528$73,057
16Arizona516$64,769
17Minnesota493$71,138
18Colorado472$69,773
19Indiana447$64,883
20Missouri446$70,176
21Wisconsin426$78,975
22Tennessee363$66,611
23Oregon357$85,047
24Iowa329$74,889
25District of Columbia312$87,555
26Alabama300$69,253
27Utah294$67,675
28South Carolina268$73,727
29Connecticut258$79,681
30Kansas241$79,411
31Louisiana229$83,930
32Kentucky228$72,357
33Arkansas209$67,535
34Nebraska204$72,625
35Nevada179$82,950
36Oklahoma172$63,777
37Idaho142$63,184
38New Mexico141$64,912
39New Hampshire138$78,557
40Delaware118$80,099
41Mississippi114$70,789
42Montana108$68,937
43Rhode Island103$82,651
44West Virginia98$67,666
45Maine89$70,335
46North Dakota89$60,259
47Hawaii79$65,440
48Alaska77$69,239
49Vermont75$70,758
50South Dakota73$59,920
51Wyoming62$58,237

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