2025 wage data not published for database administrators in Salt Lake City, Utah
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 850 workers in this role in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Salt Lake City database administrators fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- 02
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- 03
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- 04
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- 05
Test changes to database applications or systems.
- 06
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- 07
Train users and answer questions.
- 08
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
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- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
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