What databases do DBA jobs require?

SQL Server and Oracle dominate enterprise. PostgreSQL is growing fast. Cloud-managed databases (RDS, Cloud SQL, Azure SQL) are increasingly common. Most DBA roles require deep expertise in at least one platform.

What salary can database administrators expect?

DBA salaries range from $80k for mid-level to $160k+ for senior DBAs. Oracle and SQL Server specialists at financial institutions earn the highest.

Is DBA still a good career in the cloud era?

Yes - while managed services reduce routine maintenance, companies still need experts for performance tuning, data modeling, migration, security, and disaster recovery. The role is evolving, not disappearing.

1,112+ JobsUpdated Mar 19, 2026

Database Administrator Jobs

Database administrators manage the data layer that powers business applications - handling performance tuning, backups, replication, security, and high availability. These positions cover traditional on-premise databases and modern cloud-managed services.

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Salary Range

$0k – $225k

Top Companies

GRVTY, Noblis, VirtualVocations, Canadian Blood Services, St. Joseph Communications, Samsara +40 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Internship

Top Locations

Washington, District of Columbia, Herndon, Chantilly, Ottawa, Ontario

Work Model

78% On-Site, 20% Hybrid, 2% Remote

Experience Levels

54% Mid Level, 20% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 1,112 database administrator jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, Herndon, Chantilly. Salaries range from $0k to $225k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (20%), Remote (2%). Top employers include GRVTY, Noblis, VirtualVocations and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Database Administrator Jobs

GRVTY2 jobs

Noblis2 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

Canadian Blood Services2 jobs

St. Joseph Communications1 job

Samsara1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$76k–$134k

7 jobs

Mid Level

$0k–$118k

27 jobs

Senior

Salary varies

10 jobs

Lead

$197k–$225k

2 jobs

Staff

$90k–$180k

1 job

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NOC Engineer (Tier 1 & 2)

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