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Job outlook for senior database administrators in the United States
Senior database administrator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior database administrator job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 10,500 new jobs for senior database administrators are projected over the next decade.
Senior database administrator salaries have increased 12% for senior database administrators in the last 5 years.
There are over 233,085 senior database administrators currently employed in the United States.
There are 56,932 active senior database administrator job openings in the US.
The average senior database administrator salary is $114,969.
Are senior database administrator jobs in demand?
Senior database administrator job and salary trends over time
Senior database administrator jobs over time
Senior database administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233,085 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 82,806 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 78,201 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 81,885 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 84,422 | 0.03% |
Average senior database administrator salary over time
Senior database administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,969 | $55.27 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $111,181 | $53.45 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $108,664 | $52.24 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $104,984 | $50.47 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $102,487 | $49.27 | +4.0% |
Senior database administrator jobs by state
Most common states for senior database administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 189 | 27% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 838 | 15% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 109 | 15% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 91 | 15% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 941 | 14% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 408 | 13% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 95 | 13% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 162 | 12% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 131 | 12% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 756 | 11% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 457 | 11% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 106 | 11% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 771 | 10% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 533 | 10% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 107 | 10% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 58 | 10% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 429 | 9% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 310 | 9% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 197 | 9% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 160 | 9% |
Most common cities for senior database administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 12 | 30% | $104,341 |
| 2 | Alton | 2 | 7% | $103,449 |
| 3 | Boca Raton | 4 | 4% | $104,257 |
| 4 | Rockville | 3 | 4% | $104,092 |
| 5 | Springfield | 3 | 3% | $103,960 |
| 6 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $103,384 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 3 | 2% | $103,002 |
| 8 | Tallahassee | 3 | 2% | $102,823 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 6 | 1% | $91,727 |
| 10 | Washington | 6 | 1% | $111,294 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $103,364 |
| 12 | Arlington | 3 | 1% | $111,736 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $102,680 |
| 14 | Chicago | 6 | 0% | $104,765 |
| 15 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $116,934 |
| 16 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $100,731 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $118,288 |
| 18 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $111,408 |
Senior Database Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior database administrator experts
Ohio University
Tarleton State University
Springfield College
Virginia Commonwealth University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Database Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Greg Kessler Ph.D.: I think the biggest trends we are likely to see include an increased acceptance and reliance upon online and virtual immersive technologies. Previously, only a handful of faculty felt comfortable using technologies beyond the simplest tools. Now that we are forced to interact with one another online more and more, people will want to be able to feel more like they are sharing a space with others. This would be supported by simulated immersive technologies such as virtual reality. While VR is somewhat familiar to people now, it will likely take on more diverse forms. These will also incorporate a variety of artificial intelligence that can help by performing automated assessments and providing automated feedback to students as they interact with content. If you think of movies like Ready Player One, you can imagine the kind of thing I am referring to.
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy
Assistant ProfessorTarleton State University
Public Administration
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Database Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy: I think one of the most significant changes to the job market is how the pandemic forced employers to do business virtually if they wanted to do business at all. For non-essential businesses, they had to find a way for employees to work at home if they wanted employees to keep working. This means that jobs that were originally considered location-bound were found to be done remotely, some with little to no modifications.
What this means is that some employers have reconsidered the costs of maintaining physical office space for workers that could telecommute and would rather work at home. Instead of paying rent and utilities for all employees to work in cubicles, they could export those costs to the employee using the spare bedroom they pay for, and home internet, phone, power, the water they pay for themselves. This cost-saving epiphany could affect employers and jobseekers alike in several ways. If a job can be done from anywhere, it means that those who are interested in a job can apply regardless of where they live.
This means a wider pool of talent for employers to choose from instead of just those willing to live within commuting distance. It also means more potential opportunities for jobseekers that might not be willing or able to relocate. But there is a downside, and that is that it increases competition for available jobs. The labor pool is no longer limited to those with skills and experience in a metro area, so those seeking a job are no longer just up against other locals anymore. This means those on the job market might have a more difficult job finding ways to set themselves apart. I think it means more opportunities, potentially, but greater challenges getting hired and a need to find ways to make themselves more marketable than they may have needed to be when labor pools were shallower.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Database Administrator?
Eileen Cyr Ed.D.: Use every resource at their disposal to increase their understanding of SEL and FACE. Build a resume that provides evidence of their ability to thrive in both a virtual and face to face classroom. Be prepared to engage with online platforms like Zoom, Nearpod, Jamboard, Padlet, and google slides.
Breathe - the airline advice of putting on your oxygen mask before assisting others is 100% applicable to today's teachers.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Senior Database Administrators in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.: The emphasis on data-driven public policy, management, and decision making will continue to require a creative and ethical approach to data analytics. Public agencies will have a need for technical expertise tempered with the recognition of the increasing demands for high levels of trust among stakeholders for how data is safeguarded and managed.
As custodians of sensitive data, in many cases, there is a demand for a high level of trustworthiness to be earned by public officials. I would expect agencies will need to set a high bar for ethical standards and communicate them consistently. This will be particularly true for developing and using artificial intelligence (AI). While the future public servant will need a grounding in understanding, interpreting, and using data in meaningful ways, there will continue to be a critical need for ethical sensitivity and reasoning to ensure public policies and programs heed increasing demands for social equity and justice. Technology advancements are unavoidable for the foreseeable future and need to be harnessed and applied appropriately by professional, principled, and ethical public servants.