Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Database administrator?
An explain plan and a backup script write. Recovering a corrupt database on a Sunday does not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Database administrator
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#48 / 103
View rankingDatabase administrator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuning, indexes and execution plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Backups, jobs and docs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Incidents, locks and restores.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Schema changes with development.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Permissions, audit and PII.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Capacity, cost and engine choice.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Tuning, indexes and execution plans
- Backups, jobs and docs
- Incidents, locks and restores
- Schema changes with development
- Permissions, audit and PII
- Capacity, cost and engine choice
- dba
- administrador de base de datos
- oracle dba
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1242.00· ESCO/ISCO 2521
IS WORK OVER?
Admin assistant
31%
#27 / 103
View rankingAdmin assistant
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- company policies
- use spreadsheets software
- disseminate internal communications
- maintain internal communication systems
- file documents
- organise business documents
- monitor staff absences
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-6014.00· ESCO/ISCO 4120