Explore Database Analyst Jobs

Find Database Analyst opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, spanning data analysis, database operations, reporting, and business intelligence.

What Database Analysts Do

Database Analysts help organizations turn information into useful, reliable insights. Depending on the role, they may gather business requirements, query and validate data, build reports, monitor data quality, and recommend improvements to database structures and processes. They often collaborate with data engineers, database administrators, business analysts, and teams across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek proficiency with SQL and relational databases, along with experience in data modeling, reporting, and data quality. Familiarity with platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or cloud data services may be valuable. Analytical thinking, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate business questions into dependable data solutions are also important.

Find the Right Database Analyst Role

Database Analyst titles and responsibilities vary by employer and industry. Review each listing for its required technologies, scope, seniority, and compensation. Use Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more and identify roles that align with your skills and next career step.

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$117K - $161K *

Engage with us to optimize Workday integrations and reporting solutions. As a technical expert, you'll collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure secure data exchange and actionable insights that...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance through expert Dynatrace monitoring. Collaborate with IT professionals to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application and cloud security through automated testing and manual assessments. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security practices...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $125K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic SOC team, mentoring analysts, and managing complex security incidents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and protect top organizati...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $130K *

Collaborate with VA stakeholders to analyze business needs and drive effective solutions for the modernization of financial tracking tools, ensuring clear, actionable requirements are delivered throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HR operations through hands-on support of Dayforce HCM and iCIMS. Leverage your expertise in HRIS to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive compli...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage financial close processes and reporting for external audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Collaborate across teams to provide insights and support for Joint Venture accounting and...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing enterprise architecture strategy, leading cross-disciplinary teams to align technology and business objectives. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and qualit...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage clinical data throughout study lifecycles, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy and support innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to support ETL pipeline implementation and data quality validation for a federal data migration program. Collaborate with experts to enhance database operations and ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $190K *

Engineer data strategies and methodologies for emerging sectors, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $204K *

Drive data alignment and enhance business processes by designing robust data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, enabling ef...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock financial insights by managing cash flow and capital assets while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance company performance and drive strategic initiatives in treasury management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive measurable business growth by leading a commercial Data Science team focused on predictive modeling, customer analytics, and strategic partnerships to enhance marketing performance and decision...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading proactive threat detection and response efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team to investigate cyber threats, mentor junior analysts, and enhance security operations, ensu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $177K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by providing strategic architectural leadership and driving the design of scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance experiences for m...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical research pre-award activities, ensuring compliance and financial feasibility while managing a diverse portfolio of high-risk studies and col...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $186K *

Advance your career by driving the design and architecture of enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications leveraging innovative AI technologies...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Shape the future of data engineering by owning our core infrastructure and driving the technical direction of data platforms. Collaborate across teams to ensure best practices in data modeling, pipeli...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $144K *

Explore a challenging role ensuring project compliance and quality for electrical and mechanical systems. Collaborate with various stakeholders, inspect installations, and report on project progress w...

Indianapolis, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise systems diligence and value creation engagements, assessing technology, processes, and infrastructure to drive operational excellence and strategic insights for investors and manag...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Analyst do?question toggle

    A Database Analyst works with organizational data to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Responsibilities may include writing queries, validating data, creating reports, documenting requirements, and improving database structures or processes.

  • What skills are commonly required for Database Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require SQL, experience with relational databases, data analysis, and reporting tools. Employers may also value data modeling, data quality practices, cloud platform knowledge, problem-solving, and strong communication skills.

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

    A Database Analyst typically focuses on interpreting data, developing queries and reports, and supporting business needs. A Database Administrator generally focuses more on database performance, security, availability, backups, and ongoing platform maintenance. Duties can overlap depending on the organization.

  • How can I find Database Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Database Analyst listings on Ladders, where professional opportunities are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Compare each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to find a strong match.