Jobs Similar to Database Administrators
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to database administrators, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Information Security Analysts, Data Warehousing Specialists and Computer Systems Engineers/Architects.
Database Administrators: $104,620 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Database Administrators) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 83% | $129,180+23% | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 83% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 83% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 4 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 82% | $105,850+1% | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 82% | $139,500+33% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Software DevelopersSame group | 82% | $135,980+30% | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 81% | $104,3000% | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Web DevelopersSame group | 80% | $92,650−11% | Training or associate |
| 11 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 80% | $134,050+28% | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 80% | $100,390−4% | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Penetration TestersSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Clinical Data Managers | 78% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 78% | $140,300+34% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 78% | $175,140+67% | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Operations Research Analysts | 78% | $88,940−15% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Statisticians | 77% | $105,650+1% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Statistical Assistants | 77% | $50,330−52% | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Information Security Analysts
83% similar · $129,180 (+23%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Data Warehousing Specialists
83% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
83% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Computer Systems Analysts
82% similar · $105,850 (+1%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Web Administrators
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Database Architects
82% similar · $139,500 (+33%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Blockchain Engineers
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Software Developers
82% similar · $135,980 (+30%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
81% similar · $104,300 (0%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Web Developers
80% similar · $92,650 (−11%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 11Computer Network Architects
80% similar · $134,050 (+28%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Computer Programmers
80% similar · $100,390 (−4%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Information Security Engineers
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Penetration Testers
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Clinical Data Managers
78% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 16Computer and Information Research Scientists
78% similar · $140,300 (+34%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Computer and Information Systems Managers
78% similar · $175,140 (+67%) · Bachelor's degree
- 18Operations Research Analysts
78% similar · $88,940 (−15%) · Graduate degree
- 19Statisticians
77% similar · $105,650 (+1%) · Graduate degree
- 20Statistical Assistants
77% similar · $50,330 (−52%) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than database administrators.
- Computer and Information Systems Managers78% similar · $175,140 (+67%)
- Database Architects82% similar · $139,500 (+33%)
- Software Developers82% similar · $135,980 (+30%)
- Computer Network Architects80% similar · $134,050 (+28%)
- Information Security Analysts83% similar · $129,180 (+23%)
- Computer Systems Analysts82% similar · $105,850 (+1%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for database administrators also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where database administrators is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Clinical Data Managers (82)
- Bioinformatics Technicians (81)
- Statistical Assistants (81)
- Business Intelligence Analysts (79)
- Operations Research Analysts (79)
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (77)
- Business Continuity Planners (76)
- Logistics Engineers (76)
- Security Management Specialists (74)
- Social Science Research Assistants (74)
Questions about jobs like database administrators
What jobs are most similar to database administrators?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Information Security Analysts (83% similar), Data Warehousing Specialists (83% similar), Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (83% similar), Computer Systems Analysts (82% similar) and Web Administrators (82% similar).
Which jobs like database administrators pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Computer and Information Systems Managers ($175,140, +67%; usually a bachelor's degree), Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +34%; usually a graduate degree) and Database Architects ($139,500, +33%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with database administrators ($104,620). Without more preparation than database administrators usually need: Computer and Information Systems Managers, Database Architects and Software Developers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.