Skill report · Databases
Oracle Database: demand in job postings
Oracle Database is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (939 postings), most often for Data Architect at 10%, Cloud Engineer at 8% and Data Engineer at 7%. When a posting names it, 71% 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
- 9393% of all postings
- Required when named
- 71%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 58%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 2.7 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Oracle Database.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | |
| Cloud Engineer | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Solutions Architect | |
| Analytics Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Oracle Database that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services17%
- Healthcare14%
- Aerospace & Defense9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS7%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Oracle Database:
Quick answers
Is Oracle Database in demand?
Oracle Database is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 939 postings, and required in 71% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 2.7 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for Oracle Database?
Data Architect, Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer and Full-Stack Engineer postings name it most often: 10% of Data Architect postings, 8% of Cloud Engineer postings, 7% of Data Engineer postings.
What skills go with Oracle Database?
Postings that name Oracle Database most often also name SQL, AWS, Python and Java.
What should I learn before Oracle Database?
Mettlespark's learning plans put SQL first.
How long does it take to learn Oracle Database?
About 30 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.