Skill report · Databases
MySQL: demand in job postings
MySQL is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (730 postings), most often for Backend Engineer at 9%, Site Reliability Engineer at 8% and Full-Stack Engineer at 7%. When a posting names it, 75% 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
- 7303% of all postings
- Required when named
- 75%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 61%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 held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name MySQL.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | |
| Site Reliability Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Software Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Platform Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming MySQL that also name each.
- AWS68%
- Python58%
- PostgreSQL58%
- CI/CD52%
- Kubernetes51%
- Java50%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Aerospace & Defense11%
- Banking & Financial Services11%
- Fintech & Payments8%
- Healthcare7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before MySQL:
Quick answers
Is MySQL in demand?
MySQL is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 730 postings, and required in 75% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for MySQL?
Backend Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer and DevOps Engineer postings name it most often: 9% of Backend Engineer postings, 8% of Site Reliability Engineer postings, 7% of Full-Stack Engineer postings.
What skills go with MySQL?
Postings that name MySQL most often also name AWS, Python, PostgreSQL and CI/CD.
What should I learn before MySQL?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn MySQL?
About 25 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.