Database Administrators
Computer and Mathematical Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 15-1242.00
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.332
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.57
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Show 7 hidden tasks18 rated tasks · 18 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (100.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupation 15-1141.00 Database Administrators, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.15-1141.00 | 0.345238.4 |
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.15-1141.00 | 0.295632.9 |
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.15-1141.00 | 0.117513.1 |
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.15-1141.00 | 0.04394.9 |
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.15-1141.00 | 0.03714.1 |
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.15-1141.00 | 0.02162.4 |
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.15-1141.00 | 0.01731.9 |
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.15-1141.00 | 0.01191.3 |
Train users and answer questions.15-1141.00 | 0.00360.4 |
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.15-1141.00 | 0.00260.3 |
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.15-1141.00 | 0.00200.2 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.O*NET Task ID 1298 | 1.0 |
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.O*NET Task ID 1299 | 1.0 |
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.O*NET Task ID 1300 | 1.0 |
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.O*NET Task ID 1301 | 1.0 |
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.O*NET Task ID 1302 | 1.0 |
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.O*NET Task ID 1305 | 1.0 |
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.O*NET Task ID 1306 | 1.0 |
Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database.O*NET Task ID 1309 | 1.0 |
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.O*NET Task ID 1311 | 1.0 |
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions.O*NET Task ID 1313 | 1.0 |
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.O*NET Task ID 1314 | 1.0 |
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.O*NET Task ID 1315 | 1.0 |
Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.O*NET Task ID 21648 | 1.0 |
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.O*NET Task ID 21649 | 1.0 |
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.O*NET Task ID 21650 | 1.0 |
Test changes to database applications or systems.O*NET Task ID 21651 | 1.0 |
Train users and answer questions.O*NET Task ID 1303 | 0.5 |
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.O*NET Task ID 1312 | 0.5 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (18)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. | Core |
| Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. | Core |
| Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications. | Core |
| Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. | Core |
| Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases. | Core |
| Train users and answer questions. | Core |
| Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database. | Core |
| Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software. | Core |
| Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database. | Core |
| Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production databases. | Core |
| Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions. | Core |
| Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance. | Core |
| Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance. | Core |
| Provide technical support to junior staff or clients. | Core |
| Test changes to database applications or systems. | Core |
| Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management. | Supplemental |
| Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records. | Supplemental |
| Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary. | Supplemental |
0.00/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
None of this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks is classified as a physical task.
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 75K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 75K
- Change (2025–35)
- -0.1%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $104,620
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22412 | 데이터베이스 관리 및 운영자 | Same scope | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2521Database Designers and Administrators
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.
Tasks
- (a) designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects;
- (b) designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems;
- (c) conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools;
- (d) developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models;
- (e) developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data;
- (f) performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.
Example occupations
Data administrator · Database administrator · Database analyst · Database architect
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- database administratorESCO 2521.1Same scope
Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. They also use scripts and configuration files to tailor a database to users' needs.
- data warehouse designerESCO 2521.5This occupation is broader
Data warehouse designers are responsible for planning, connecting, designing, scheduling, and deploying data warehouse systems. They develop, monitor and maintain ETL processes, reporting applications and data warehouse design.
- database designerESCO 2521.2This occupation is broader
Database designers specify the database's logical structure, processes, and information flows. They design data models and databases to serve data acquisition.
- database developerESCO 2521.3This occupation is broader
Database developers program, implement and coordinate changes to computer databases based on their expertise of database management systems.
- database integratorESCO 2521.4This occupation is broader
Database integrators perform integration among different databases. They maintain integration and ensure interoperability.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
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| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| M1894 | Gestionnaire de base de données | Same scopeprovisional |
| M1868 | Architecte base de données | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
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| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2721 | Diseñadores y administradores de bases de datos | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
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| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 43353 | Berufe in der Datenbankentwicklung und -administration - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
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| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | システム運用管理者 | This occupation is narrower |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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Recent Changes Related to This Occupation
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Related ADP/Stanford linked postings-payroll study of ~7,000 IT workers (2019-2025) identifies "design databases" as one of 8 activities associated with higher wages, while "monitor operation of computer or information technologies" is among 6 associated with lower wages. Effect sizes were not published.
[Source: ADP Research / Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Unbundling Jobs (July 2026)]
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