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TMS

Database Administrator

Coppell, TX · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Job Title: Sr Database Administrator Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire Location: Coppell, TX, ... The contractor will work closely with application teams, infrastructure engineers, security ...

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Apex Systems

Database Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$63 - $74/hr

Job#: 3031916 Database Administrator Levels: Junior (2-3+ years), Mid-Level (3-5+ years), Senior ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

ACI Infotech

Database Administrator

Remote ( Candidate must be Local) Term: 12+ Months The contractor hired will perform the following: Creation and maintenance of JES3 JCL in order to maintain jobs that are used to support the ...

Procom Services

DBA/Database Analyst

Milwaukee, WI

$60/hr

ASAP $60+/ hr/ W2 W2 only - No Corp to Corp On behalf of our client in the manufacturing sector, we are seeking a DBA for 9 months contracting opportunity in Milwaukee, WI. Database Administrator Job ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$50.25 - $68.25/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)** to join our team and take ownership of managing and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$52.50 - $71.25/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)** to join our team and take ownership of managing and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

Reston, VA · On-site

$53 - $72/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)** to join our team and take ownership of managing and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

Aurora, CO · On-site

$51.75 - $70.25/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)** to join our team and take ownership of managing and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$50.25 - $68.25/hr

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)** to join our team and ensure the stability, security, and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$52.50 - $71.25/hr

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)** to join our team and ensure the stability, security, and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Reston, VA · On-site

$53 - $72/hr

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$46.25 - $62.75/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)** to join our team and take ownership of managing and ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

Cymertek

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Tysons, VA · On-site

$51 - $69.25/hr

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please ... We are a growing small business and a trusted federal contractor offering full scope consulting ...

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How much do database administrator contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for database administrator contractor in the United States is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Database Administrator Contractor vs Database Administrator?

AspectDatabase Administrator ContractorDatabase Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL; often self-certified or through short-term trainingUsually holds a degree in Computer Science or related field; certifications like Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are common
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-site for short periodsFull-time, permanent position within an organization, primarily on-site or hybrid
Employer & Industry UsageHired by companies for specific projects or to fill temporary gaps; common in consulting and freelance workEmployed directly by organizations across industries, managing ongoing database needs

In summary, a Database Administrator Contractor is a temporary, project-based professional often working independently or through agencies, while a Database Administrator is a full-time employee responsible for ongoing database management within an organization.

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Infographic showing various Database Administrator Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,260 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Database Administrator

Texas State Library and Archives Commision

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

  • This individual must meet the general qualifications for the Database Administrator 2 role and adhere to the specifications outlined in this document for the specified customer.
  • The Database Administrator contractor will be a part of the Administrative Applications Production Data Services team, responsible for providing on-call and operational support for critical application databases that feature complex data models, workflows, and reports.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting requests from the Data Warehouse team, monitoring daily and weekly backups, and overseeing database performance and locking issues. The Worker may also be tasked with creating new logical and physical data models.
  • Proficiency in Oracle databases is essential, as the candidate will optimize database performance during and after migration, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, and implement monitoring solutions to track database health and performance metrics.
  • Collaboration with the team to create and maintain logical and physical data models, particularly focusing on Oracle, is a crucial aspect of this role.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Stored Procedures and Functions is required. Additionally, the position entails generating statistics for all schemas across Production, Development, and UAT databases, as well as performing necessary scripting for database tables.
  • Participation in on-call support is also a requirement of this position.

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