Computer & Math

Database Architects

SOC 15-1243

Design the data layer whole companies are built on top of.

Median pay

$140k

$109k to $169k typical range

Outlook

Growing fast

4k openings / yr

Education

Bachelor's

AI displacement risk

Very high

How much of this job AI may do instead of the person · our model, not a benchmark

Works with AI

0/100

AI alongside the person rather than instead of them

AI exposure

92nd pct

More exposed than 92% of occupations · modeled estimate · 90th pct in Microsoft's data

Future-proof

66/100

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Active Learning

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Pay and outlook from BLS (OEWS 2025, Employment Projections 2024-2034). Skills and work activities from O*NET 30.3. AI exposure and future-proof scores are modeled estimates. How these numbers are made.