U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAdminister, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Excludes "Information Security Analysts" (15-1122).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111,590 | 1.1 % | $38.04 | $79,120 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.64 | $27.52 | $37.06 | $47.80 | $57.08 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $42,930 | $57,240 | $77,080 | $99,430 | $118,720 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 18,570 | 1.16 | $41.36 | $86,020 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9,210 | 0.46 | $39.51 | $82,180 |
| Insurance Carriers | 4,740 | 0.41 | $40.99 | $85,270 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 4,370 | 0.05 | $31.14 | $64,780 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 4,360 | 0.40 | $38.54 | $80,150 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 4,310 | 1.72 | $38.31 | $79,690 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | 210 | 1.29 | $43.81 | $91,120 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 18,570 | 1.16 | $41.36 | $86,020 |
| Other Information Services | 1,490 | 0.87 | $42.30 | $87,990 |
| Software Publishers | 2,250 | 0.79 | $39.19 | $81,520 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 1,110 | 0.25 | $46.24 | $96,180 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 430 | 0.15 | $45.73 | $95,130 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | 320 | 0.72 | $45.48 | $94,600 |
| Other Investment Pools and Funds | 90 | 0.23 | $45.32 | $94,260 |
| Cable and Other Subscription Programming | 160 | 0.21 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,510 | 0.74 | 0.86 | $40.84 | $84,950 |
| Texas | 9,880 | 0.93 | 1.09 | $36.78 | $76,500 |
| New York | 7,200 | 0.84 | 0.98 | $39.51 | $82,180 |
| Virginia | 6,090 | 1.69 | 1.98 | $43.97 | $91,460 |
| Florida | 5,950 | 0.82 | 0.96 | $36.40 | $75,700 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6,090 | 1.69 | 1.98 | $43.97 | $91,460 |
| District of Columbia | 1,050 | 1.60 | 1.87 | $39.73 | $82,640 |
| Massachusetts | 4,420 | 1.38 | 1.61 | $40.13 | $83,480 |
| Maryland | 3,300 | 1.31 | 1.53 | $40.79 | $84,850 |
| Missouri | 3,150 | 1.21 | 1.41 | $36.71 | $76,350 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6,090 | 1.69 | 1.98 | $43.97 | $91,460 |
| New Jersey | 4,030 | 1.06 | 1.24 | $43.35 | $90,170 |
| Washington | 2,600 | 0.94 | 1.10 | $42.31 | $88,000 |
| Delaware | 440 | 1.08 | 1.27 | $41.96 | $87,280 |
| California | 10,510 | 0.74 | 0.86 | $40.84 | $84,950 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 5,360 | 1.04 | 1.21 | $43.66 | $90,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,130 | 2.19 | 2.56 | $46.00 | $95,690 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,770 | 1.04 | 1.21 | $41.01 | $85,300 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,300 | 1.57 | 1.84 | $37.45 | $77,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,130 | 1.38 | 1.61 | $41.36 | $86,030 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,110 | 1.82 | 2.12 | $41.45 | $86,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,320 | 0.60 | 0.70 | $41.57 | $86,470 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 2,300 | 1.33 | 1.55 | $35.78 | $74,410 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,220 | 1.27 | 1.48 | $40.38 | $83,990 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 2,160 | 1.53 | 1.79 | $43.44 | $90,340 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, AL | 450 | 2.87 | 3.35 | $32.60 | $67,820 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 100 | 2.35 | 2.75 | $28.47 | $59,220 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,130 | 2.19 | 2.56 | $46.00 | $95,690 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 710 | 2.13 | 2.49 | $28.17 | $58,590 |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division | 1,060 | 1.89 | 2.21 | $44.50 | $92,560 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,110 | 1.82 | 2.12 | $41.45 | $86,220 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 170 | 1.73 | 2.02 | $39.06 | $81,250 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 1,410 | 1.73 | 2.02 | $37.56 | $78,130 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 410 | 1.69 | 1.97 | $39.81 | $82,800 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 720 | 1.69 | 1.97 | $35.78 | $74,420 |