Jobs Similar to Database Architects
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to database architects, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Data Warehousing Specialists, Blockchain Engineers and Operations Research Analysts.
Database Architects: $139,500 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 Architects) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 86% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 85% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Operations Research Analysts | 83% | $88,940−36% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 82% | $140,300+1% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Web DevelopersSame group | 82% | $92,650−34% | Training or associate |
| 6 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $104,620−25% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Software DevelopersSame group | 81% | $135,980−3% | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Statisticians | 80% | $105,650−24% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Data Scientists | 80% | $120,230−14% | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 80% | $100,390−28% | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 79% | $104,300−25% | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 79% | $134,050−4% | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 15 | Business Intelligence Analysts | 78% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 78% | $129,180−7% | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Logistics Engineers | 78% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Financial Quantitative Analysts | 78% | $81,100Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Bioinformatics Technicians | 77% | $81,490Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 77% | $105,850−24% | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Data Warehousing Specialists
86% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Blockchain Engineers
85% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Operations Research Analysts
83% similar · $88,940 (−36%) · Graduate degree
- 4Computer and Information Research Scientists
82% similar · $140,300 (+1%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Web Developers
82% similar · $92,650 (−34%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 6Database Administrators
82% similar · $104,620 (−25%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Software Developers
81% similar · $135,980 (−3%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Statisticians
80% similar · $105,650 (−24%) · Graduate degree
- 9Data Scientists
80% similar · $120,230 (−14%) · Bachelor's degree
- 10Computer Programmers
80% similar · $100,390 (−28%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Web Administrators
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
79% similar · $104,300 (−25%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Computer Network Architects
79% similar · $134,050 (−4%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 15Business Intelligence Analysts
78% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 16Information Security Analysts
78% similar · $129,180 (−7%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Logistics Engineers
78% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 18Financial Quantitative Analysts
78% similar · $81,100 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 19Bioinformatics Technicians
77% similar · $81,490 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 20Computer Systems Analysts
77% similar · $105,850 (−24%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
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
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Questions about jobs like database architects
What jobs are most similar to database architects?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Data Warehousing Specialists (86% similar), Blockchain Engineers (85% similar), Operations Research Analysts (83% similar), Computer and Information Research Scientists (82% similar) and Web Developers (82% similar).
Which jobs like database architects pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +1%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with database architects ($139,500).
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.