Skill report · Data Engineering
Data Warehousing: demand in job postings
Data Warehousing is named in 6% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,624 postings), most often for Data Architect at 61%, Data Engineer at 52% and Analytics Engineer at 39%. When a posting names it, 81% 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
- 1,6246% of all postings
- Required when named
- 81%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 61%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 2.8 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 Warehousing.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Solutions Architect | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Platform Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Data Warehousing that also name each.
- SQL69%
- Python67%
- ETL/ELT64%
- AWS54%
- Data Quality48%
- Data Modeling46%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services16%
- Healthcare8%
- Consulting & Professional Services5%
- Aerospace & Defense5%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Data Warehousing:
Quick answers
Is Data Warehousing in demand?
Data Warehousing is named in 6% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,624 postings, and required in 81% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 2.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Data Warehousing?
Data Architect, Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 61% of Data Architect postings, 52% of Data Engineer postings, 39% of Analytics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Data Warehousing?
Postings that name Data Warehousing most often also name SQL, Python, ETL/ELT and AWS.
What should I learn before Data Warehousing?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn Data Warehousing?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.