Explore Database Administrator Jobs

Database administrators (DBAs) help organizations keep critical data systems secure, available, and performing well. Browse vetted Database Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in cloud platforms, enterprise databases, or data infrastructure, find positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Database Administrators Do

DBAs design, configure, monitor, and maintain database environments. Common responsibilities include managing access controls, protecting data, planning backups and recovery, optimizing queries, troubleshooting performance issues, and supporting database migrations. Many roles also partner with application, security, analytics, and infrastructure teams to ensure data is reliable and accessible.

Common Database Administrator Job Titles

Relevant roles may include Senior Database Administrator, SQL Server DBA, Oracle Database Administrator, PostgreSQL DBA, Cloud Database Administrator, Database Engineer, and Database Manager. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer, technology stack, and the scale of the systems being supported.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for hands-on experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, along with strong SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security skills. Familiarity with cloud services, automation, scripting, high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance can also be valuable. Requirements depend on the position and organization.

Find Your Next DBA Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Database Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary, responsibilities, required technologies, and location or remote-work details, then focus your search on roles that align with your strengths and ambitions.

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$120K - $144K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Optimize multi-tier application environments by providing technical support, troubleshooting, and server configuration. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and maintain system integri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $119K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $163K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $156K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $150K *

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$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

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$300K - $400K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Database Administrator manages and maintains database systems, helping ensure data is secure, available, recoverable, and performant. Duties may include access management, backups, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Database Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek database platform experience, SQL skills, and knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning. Some roles also value cloud, scripting, automation, and high-availability experience.

  • Which technologies should Database Administrators know?question toggle

    Common technologies include SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Depending on the role, employers may also seek experience with cloud database services, scripting tools, monitoring platforms, and infrastructure automation.

  • Are Database Administrator jobs available that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including Database Administrator roles. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer.

  • What is the difference between a Database Administrator and a Database Engineer?question toggle

    The responsibilities can overlap. Database Administrators often focus on operating, securing, and optimizing database environments, while Database Engineers may emphasize designing and building data infrastructure and database solutions. Exact duties depend on the employer.