Database: Oracle Database Administrators, Developers See Salaries Rise Despite Recession

Oracle database administrators, analysts, developers and managers appear to be weathering the economic storm better than some other IT professionals. According to a new survey of 481 members of the Independent Oracle Users Group by Unisphere Research and Ntirety, the number of Oracle technology professionals near or surpassing the $100,000 mark in their base salaries has increased. Still, that doesn't mean Oracle technology professionals didn't feel any strain—more than a quarter have seen some impact on their day-to-day jobs. About 16 percent saw their jobs restructured to incorporate more responsibilities, and four percent say they were moved to another part of the business. So while many people saw a jump in salaries, their job responsibilities got bigger—and factors such as DBA certifications may not make as much of a difference as you think.