As of June 2026, Database Architects has an AI-exposure score of 71/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Database Architects

71/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 92% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$139,500. About 4,000 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Computer & Mathematical roles

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Common titles
Database AnalystDatabase DeveloperDatabase ProgrammerInformation ArchitectData ArchitectData Engineer
Typical preparation
Considerable Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be...
Skills and knowledge
Complex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisSpeaking
Tools and technology
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareApache SparkMicrosoft Azure softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Power BI
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeIndoor controlled setting

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Database Architects, SOC 15-1243.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Database Architects tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability.
  • Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
  • Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
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Augmentable
  • Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
  • Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (90%).

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Safer adjacent roles

Data Warehousing Specialists
80% skills overlap · High exposure · ~US$139,500
70
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