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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 360 | $123,770 | $59.50 | |
| Alaska | 40 | $99,330 | $47.76 | |
| Arizona | 1,030 | $108,660 | $52.24 | |
| Arkansas | 250 | $95,350 | $45.84 | |
| California | 7,730 | $130,310 | $62.65 | |
| Colorado | 1,750 | $133,860 | $64.35 | |
| Connecticut | 640 | $129,710 | $62.36 | |
| Delaware | 110 | $130,390 | $62.69 | |
| District of Columbia | 770 | $128,190 | $61.63 | |
| Florida | 2,040 | $115,300 | $55.43 | |
| Georgia | 1,920 | $126,310 | $60.73 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $91,250 | $43.87 | |
| Idaho | 80 | $137,960 | $66.33 | |
| Illinois | 1,390 | $110,530 | $53.14 | |
| Indiana | 630 | $96,540 | $46.41 | |
| Iowa | 210 | $115,450 | $55.51 | |
| Kansas | 190 | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| Kentucky | 400 | $100,260 | $48.20 | |
| Louisiana | $71,020 | $34.14 | ||
| Maine | 160 | $123,870 | $59.55 | |
| Maryland | 620 | $133,120 | $64.00 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,300 | $140,540 | $67.57 | |
| Michigan | 680 | $113,190 | $54.42 | |
| Minnesota | 890 | $125,270 | $60.23 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $89,710 | $43.13 | |
| Missouri | 700 | $109,840 | $52.81 | |
| Nebraska | 460 | $113,000 | $54.33 | |
| Nevada | 270 | $90,420 | $43.47 | |
| New Hampshire | 140 | $97,840 | $47.04 | |
| New Jersey | 1,230 | $137,690 | $66.20 | |
| New Mexico | 190 | $111,780 | $53.74 | |
| New York | 4,420 | $134,000 | $64.42 | |
| North Carolina | 2,080 | $113,710 | $54.67 | |
| North Dakota | 50 | $96,870 | $46.57 | |
| Ohio | 1,490 | $103,880 | $49.94 | |
| Oklahoma | 380 | $102,780 | $49.41 | |
| Oregon | 520 | $119,070 | $57.25 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,530 | $106,480 | $51.19 | |
| South Carolina | 380 | $101,170 | $48.64 | |
| Tennessee | 420 | $114,520 | $55.06 | |
| Texas | 4,100 | $126,920 | $61.02 | |
| Utah | 450 | $105,290 | $50.62 | |
| Virginia | 4,340 | $113,900 | $54.76 | |
| Washington | 1,860 | $150,430 | $72.32 | |
| West Virginia | 60 | $95,060 | $45.70 | |
| Wisconsin | 730 | $105,890 | $50.91 | |
| Wyoming | 110 | $54,660 | $26.28 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.
A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
A program that prepares individuals to design and manage the construction of databases and related software programs and applications, including the linking of individual data sets to create complex searchable databases (warehousing) and the use of analytical search tools (mining). Includes instruction in database theory, logic, and semantics; operational and warehouse modeling; dimensionality; attributes and hierarchies; data definition; technical architecture; access and security design; integration; formatting and extraction; data delivery; index design; implementation problems; planning and budgeting; and client and networking issues.
A program that prepares individuals to design and implement enterprise software systems that rely on distributed computing and service-oriented architecture, including databases, web services, cloud computing, and mobile apps. Includes instruction in data management, distributed and cloud computing, enterprise software architecture, enterprise and cloud security, mobile systems and applications, server administration, and web development.
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.
A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
Any instructional program in data science not listed above.
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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$121,840 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as database architects.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 6%
- College dropout 12%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 45%
- Master’s degree 26%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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