Skill report · Analytics & BI
Power BI: demand in job postings
Power BI is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (987 postings), most often for Business Intelligence Analyst at 66%, Data Analyst at 36% and Analytics Engineer at 25%. When a posting names it, 58% 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
- 9873% of all postings
- Required when named
- 58%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 49%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 2.4 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 Power BI.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Data Architect | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Applied AI Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Power BI that also name each.
- SQL77%
- Python65%
- Tableau50%
- Data Quality42%
- Data Visualization41%
- ETL/ELT40%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services16%
- Healthcare10%
- Manufacturing & Industrial6%
- Aerospace & Defense6%
Quick answers
Is Power BI in demand?
Power BI is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 987 postings, and required in 58% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 2.4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for Power BI?
Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Analytics Engineer and Data Architect postings name it most often: 66% of Business Intelligence Analyst postings, 36% of Data Analyst postings, 25% of Analytics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Power BI?
Postings that name Power BI most often also name SQL, Python, Tableau and Data Quality.
How long does it take to learn Power BI?
About 25 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.