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  1. Occupations
  2. Database Architects

Database Architects

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

SOC: 15-1243.00

Common Job Titles

  • Database Analyst
  • Database Developer
  • Database Programmer
  • Information Architect

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Database Architects (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

64,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $81,630. 25th percentile: U.S. $107,900. 50th percentile: U.S. $135,980. 75th percentile: U.S. $169,480. 90th percentile: U.S. $209,990. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$81,630
10% of workers earn the following or more$209,990
Workers on average earn$142,620

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Computers and Electronics4.3/5
  • Engineering and Technology4.0/5
  • Design3.7/5
  • Mathematics3.7/5
  • English Language3.1/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • AJAX
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
  • Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Ansible software
  • Apache Cassandra
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Maven
  • Apache Spark
  • Apache Subversion SVN
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Apple macOS
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bash
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • Cascading style sheets CSS
  • Chef
  • Cisco Webex
  • Django
  • Docker
  • Drupal
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Elasticsearch
  • Epic Systems
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Go
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Angular
  • Google Docs
  • Hibernate ORM
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • IBM DB2
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Informatica software
  • JUnit
  • JavaScript
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSON
  • Linux
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Microsoft ASP.NET
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft PowerShell
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Word
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • Node.js
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle Java
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • Oracle SQL Developer
  • PHP
  • Perl
  • PostgreSQL
  • Puppet
  • Python
  • R
  • React
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • Ruby
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • Scala
  • Selenium
  • Shell script
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring Framework
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Swift
  • Tableau
  • Teradata Database
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Transact-SQL
  • UNIX
  • UNIX Shell
  • jQuery

Technology Skills

  • 3M Post-it App
  • ADO.NET
  • ASG Technologies ASG-Zeke
  • Ab Initio
  • Access management software
  • Acronis Recovery Expert
  • Adeptia ETL Suite
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Copy machines
  • Desktop computers
  • Hard disk drives
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Load balancers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

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Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Software Developers 15-1252.00
  • Database Administrators 15-1242.00
  • Data Warehousing Specialists 15-1243.01
  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299.08
  • Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211.00

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  • Information Security Engineers 15-1299.05
  • Data Scientists 15-2051.00
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1244.00
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253.00

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  • Web and Digital Interface Designers 15-1255.00
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  • Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061.00
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Document Management Specialists 15-1299.03
  • Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians 15-1299.02
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  • Operations Research Analysts 15-2031.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateCDE – Certified Entry-Level Database SpecialistIssuer: OpenEDG
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Computer ScienceIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCyber Security ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science, Applied MajorIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateCybersecurityIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateMicrosoft Office SpecialistIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBusiness Computer ApplicationsIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Associate's DegreeCybersecurityIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Associate's DegreeComputer ScienceIssuer: Paris Junior College