Skill report · Data Engineering
Data Modeling: demand in job postings
Data Modeling is named in 8% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (2,278 postings), most often for Data Architect at 74%, Analytics Engineer at 71% and Data Engineer at 59%. When a posting names it, 90% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 2,2788% of all postings
- Required when named
- 90%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 62%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 30 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 4.5 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Data Modeling.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Data Modeling that also name each.
- SQL63%
- Python58%
- ETL/ELT51%
- Data Quality43%
- AWS41%
- Machine Learning37%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- Healthcare9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
- Aerospace & Defense5%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Data Modeling:
Quick answers
Is Data Modeling in demand?
Data Modeling is named in 8% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 2,278 postings, and required in 90% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 4.5 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Data Modeling?
Data Architect, Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 74% of Data Architect postings, 71% of Analytics Engineer postings, 59% of Data Engineer postings.
What skills go with Data Modeling?
Postings that name Data Modeling most often also name SQL, Python, ETL/ELT and Data Quality.
What should I learn before Data Modeling?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn Data Modeling?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.