Skill report · Data Engineering
dbt: demand in job postings
dbt is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (682 postings), most often for Analytics Engineer at 52%, Data Engineer at 24% and Data Architect at 15%. When a posting names it, 64% 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
- 6822% of all postings
- Required when named
- 64%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 68%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 25 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 1.9 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name dbt.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Product Analyst | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Data Scientist |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming dbt that also name each.
- SQL84%
- Python75%
- ETL/ELT64%
- Data Modeling59%
- Snowflake56%
- Data Quality52%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- Healthcare9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
- Retail & E-commerce5%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before dbt:
Quick answers
Is dbt in demand?
dbt is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 682 postings, and required in 64% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 1.9 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for dbt?
Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Architect and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 52% of Analytics Engineer postings, 24% of Data Engineer postings, 15% of Data Architect postings.
What skills go with dbt?
Postings that name dbt most often also name SQL, Python, ETL/ELT and Data Modeling.
What should I learn before dbt?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn dbt?
About 25 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.