If you're saying there are more Oracle DBAs because they are paid more, that's the opposite of the point I was making. Basic supply/demand economics would indic

If you're saying there are more Oracle DBAs because they are paid more, that's the opposite of the point I was making. Basic supply/demand economics would indicate that you'll have a surplus of something that is falling out of favor, and that surplus will be inexpensive. There would be many looking for jobs because it used to pay well when it was in demand and there was a shortage, not because they're making lots of money looking for jobs. If you're having trouble finding decent Postgres DBAs to hire, it could be that other companies are snapping up all the good ones, and that you're not offering enough. You're presenting anecdotes, I'm presenting anecdotes. Exciting stuff. Market shifts take quite a few years, so I'm sure there are still plenty of high paying Oracle DBA jobs, and I'm sure that there will probably always be some of those jobs to support legacy systems.