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.
AI will start nibbling at this role
Safer than 37% of occupations we track
Disruption Vector
Software & AI
AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.
Database Administrators face significant automation pressure from cloud-managed database services (AWS RDS, Google Cloud Spanner, Azure SQL) that handle patching, scaling, and backups automatically. AI features in tools like Amazon DevOps Guru and Oracle Autonomous Database are handling query optimization and anomaly detection. Routine DBA maintenance tasks are highly vulnerable, while data architecture design, security governance, and complex migration projects remain resilient through 2027.
Salary & Job Outlook
AI Risk Timeline
Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.
Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability
Career Pivot Paths
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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →