O*NET-SOC 15-1242.00

Database Administrators

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.8808/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2023
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.7508/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2023
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2023
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2023
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.8808/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.Core6708/2023
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.Core6708/2023
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.Core6708/2023
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.Core6708/2023
Test changes to database applications or systems.Core6708/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.5711/2023
Investigative4.7611/2023
Enterprising2.8611/2023
Realistic2.711/2023
Social2.2811/2023
Artistic1.311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.