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Data is king—and is pushing this tech job to six-figure salaries. Here’s what you need to know about database administrators

Man works on big data project on a computer, with servers lining the room behind him. (Credit: Getty Images)

The old saying, time is money, may be getting a run for its money. If you ask someone in tech, the saying should now be data is money. 

Because of data’s growing role in the business world, within decision-making in particular, those who can properly manage, organize, and analyze data are highly-sought after—which makes sense considering data-related occupations are one of the fastest growing in the entire country. Education institutions are still trying to keep up—with master’s in data science, for example, becoming a growing program option at many top schools.

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