Skill report · Data Engineering
ETL/ELT: demand in job postings
ETL/ELT is named in 14% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (4,005 postings), most often for Data Engineer at 83%, Analytics Engineer at 60% and Data Architect at 58%. When a posting names it, 89% 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
- 4,00514% of all postings
- Required when named
- 89%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 3.3 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name ETL/ELT.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Engineer | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Machine Learning Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Data Scientist |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming ETL/ELT that also name each.
- Python70%
- SQL52%
- Machine Learning52%
- AWS46%
- Data Quality34%
- CI/CD34%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services13%
- Healthcare8%
- Aerospace & Defense7%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS4%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before ETL/ELT:
Quick answers
Is ETL/ELT in demand?
ETL/ELT is named in 14% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 4,005 postings, and required in 89% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 3.3 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for ETL/ELT?
Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, Data Architect and Business Intelligence Analyst postings name it most often: 83% of Data Engineer postings, 60% of Analytics Engineer postings, 58% of Data Architect postings.
What skills go with ETL/ELT?
Postings that name ETL/ELT most often also name Python, SQL, Machine Learning and AWS.
What should I learn before ETL/ELT?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn ETL/ELT?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.