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Will AI replace database architects?AI replacement risk 81% and how the work is changing

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$139,500
25th–75th pct. $109,370–$169,290
Top pay (est.)
$265,200
Top 10% $204,000
Pay in 5 years
$156,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$175,800est.
$151,200–$204,100
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
81%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.4%
3,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Database Architects? AI replacement risk

81%
Very high
Ranked #802 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Database Architects

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Programming
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Judgment and Decision Making
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Writing
3.9
Systems Analysis
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
6.0
Engineering and Technology
5.2
Mathematics
4.8
Design
4.7
Education and Training
4.2
Administration and Management
4.1
English Language
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.1

What the work involves

Working with ComputersProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAnalyzing Data or InformationThinking CreativelyIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
76%
Master's degree
14%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
Up to 1 month
24%
1–3 months
19%
2–4 years
10%
1–2 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
4–10 years
5%

Related work experience

4–6 years
33%
2–4 years
29%
6–8 years
29%
Over 10 years
10%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.