Automation index
Can AI do a Database administrator’s job?
Looks after databases: copies, performance and recovery.
It does not try to predict how many people will lose their jobs.
IS WORK OVER?
Database administrator
37%
AI or a robot can already do 37% of this job.
#22 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Train users and answer questions.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
12% | 48% | +5.8 |
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Test changes to database applications or systems.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
24% | 28% | +6.7 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 15-1242.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2521