Database Administrator Jobs in Arlington, TX
Database administrator jobs in Arlington sit with a few large employers, including Texas Health Resources, whose East Lamar Boulevard headquarters recruits Epic database administrators, and GM Financial's Arlington technology office. Below are the current openings, then who hires, what DBAs earn and how to get started.
Current database administrator Openings in Arlington, TX
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Database Administrator Work in Arlington
Arlington's database work follows its biggest back offices. Texas Health Resources runs its system headquarters at 612 E Lamar Blvd, north of I-30, and its database team supports Epic, the electronic health record used across its North Texas hospitals; its Epic Operational Database Administrator role is primarily remote but asks for residency in Dallas-Fort Worth. GM Financial, the lending arm of General Motors, keeps a technology office on Embarcadero in Arlington that hires systems administrators, site reliability engineers and data engineers who work alongside its database teams.
Healthcare and auto finance both run on regulated data, so DBA jobs here lean toward security, audit and uptime rather than startup speed. Expect change windows, backup testing and an on-call rotation.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Database Administrators
These Arlington employers hire database administrators or recruit for the technology teams where database work sits:
- Texas Health Resources - the health system's headquarters on East Lamar Boulevard recruits Epic operational database administrators in its IT database administration family.
- GM Financial - the auto lender's Arlington technology office posts systems administration, site reliability and data engineering roles.
- Arlington ISD - the district hires technology staff for its central offices through the Technology category of its Professionals hiring track.
Database Administrator Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $60,000 to $80,000 a year for junior DBAs and SQL support roles.
- Experienced: roughly $90,000 to $120,000 a year.
- Senior or database architect: $130,000 to $165,000 or more a year.
These are estimates based on Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 figures: a national median of $104,620 for database administrators and $139,500 for database architects, and Dallas-Fort Worth pay runs close to the national average across occupations. The Arlington employers above do not publish pay for these roles. Platform matters: Epic certification, SQL Server, Oracle and cloud database skills all move pay, as do on-call duty and team leadership.
How to Become a Database Administrator in Arlington
Most DBAs start as SQL developers, data analysts or systems administrators and specialize from there. Locally, UT Arlington's College of Engineering offers computer science degrees, and Tarrant County College offers its IT and Cybersecurity associate degree and a Programming associate degree at the Southeast Campus on Southeast Parkway. Microsoft and Oracle certifications are common, and hospital DBAs often need Epic certification, which the employer usually sponsors. Texas has no state license for database administrators.
What the Job Involves
A database administrator keeps databases fast, secure and recoverable. Daily work includes tuning queries and indexes, scheduling and testing backups, managing user access, applying patches during change windows, planning storage, and troubleshooting slowdowns or outages. Larger teams split the work between operational DBAs who run production and engineers who design new systems.
Skills Employers Look For
- SQL and query performance tuning
- Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL administration
- Backup, recovery and high availability
- Access control, auditing and data security
- Scripting and automation for routine maintenance
- Epic or other healthcare database experience for hospital roles
Career Path and Advancement
In Arlington the path usually runs from SQL developer, analyst or systems administrator to DBA, then to senior DBA, database architect or data engineering lead. Texas Health's Epic database ladder runs to level III roles, and GM Financial's Arlington office posts data engineering management roles, so the next step up is often available without changing cities.
Related Careers in Arlington
If database work interests you, these related Arlington IT roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a database administrator in Texas?
No. Texas does not license database administrators. Employers look for SQL Server or Oracle certifications, Epic certification for hospital roles, and experience with production databases.
How much do database administrators make in Arlington?
Estimates run about $60,000 to $80,000 to start, $90,000 to $120,000 with experience, and $130,000 or more for senior DBAs and architects. The BLS national median for database administrators was $104,620 in May 2025.
Can database administrators work remotely in Arlington?
Often, at least part of the week. Texas Health Resources has posted its Epic DBA role as primarily remote with Dallas-Fort Worth residency required, while other employers expect some days on site.
What is Epic certification and do I need it?
Epic is the electronic health record many hospital systems use, and its database roles require Epic certification. Hospitals usually sponsor that training after hire, so it is not something you buy on your own.
Where can I study for a database career in Arlington?
UT Arlington's College of Engineering offers computer science degrees, and Tarrant County College's Southeast Campus offers IT and Cybersecurity and Programming associate degrees. Microsoft and Oracle certifications can be added on top.
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