Skill report · Analytics & BI
Tableau: demand in job postings
Tableau is named in 4% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,023 postings), most often for Business Intelligence Analyst at 39%, Data Analyst at 39% and Analytics Engineer at 33%. When a posting names it, 53% 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
- 1,0234% of all postings
- Required when named
- 53%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 57%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 2.3 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 Tableau.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analyst | |
| Data Analyst | |
| Analytics Engineer | |
| Product Analyst | |
| Data Scientist | |
| Data Architect | |
| Data Engineer | |
| Product Manager |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Tableau that also name each.
- SQL78%
- Python70%
- Data Visualization50%
- Power BI49%
- Statistics44%
- Machine Learning43%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services14%
- Healthcare10%
- Retail & E-commerce6%
- Aerospace & Defense5%
Quick answers
Is Tableau in demand?
Tableau is named in 4% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,023 postings, and required in 53% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 2.3 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for Tableau?
Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Analytics Engineer and Product Analyst postings name it most often: 39% of Business Intelligence Analyst postings, 39% of Data Analyst postings, 33% of Analytics Engineer postings.
What skills go with Tableau?
Postings that name Tableau most often also name SQL, Python, Data Visualization and Power BI.
How long does it take to learn Tableau?
About 25 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.