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Pathway: Tech Support
Job: Database Administrator
Job Description
Database Administrators plan, develop, implement and test ways to store, and retrieve facts and figures for their business or organization. They may also develop security measures for the data system.
Necessary Education
Associate and/or Bachelor’s Degree
Helpful High School Courses
Sciences, Mathematics, English, Computer Applications, Programming
Working Conditions
- Works in offices or laboratories
- Usually works a 40-hour week
- Work may cause eye strain, back, wrist and hand problems
- Work may be required on weekends and nights to meet deadlines
- Work may involve telecommuting
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$65,320
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$31.40
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are a problem solver
- Are a logical thinker
- Have strong interest in computers
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Are willing to continually upgrade skills and knowledge
- Are familiar with computer language
- Are detail-conscious
Did you know?
- Careers in database administration are expected to increase by over 50% in Delaware between 1998 and 2008.
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