Skill
SQL
Databases
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language used to create, query, update, and manage data in relational databases. Developers, data analysts, and database administrators use SQL commands like SELECT, JOIN, INSERT, and UPDATE to retrieve and manipulate structured data across systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It's one of the most foundational and widely required skills in software development and data analysis roles.
SQL in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 900
- Employers
- 248
- Median pay
- $180,000
- Disclose pay
- 75%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 675 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring SQL (900)
Supervisory Data Scientist
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Full-time · Camp Springs, Maryland · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal supervisory role leads a team of data scientists developing analytical models and insights for immigration enforcement operations. It suits experienced data science practitioners ready to move into management and contribute to national security priorities.
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OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Scott AFB, Illinois · $109,137 – $141,880
A federal analyst role supporting the Defense Personal Property Program, using statistical modeling and data visualization to optimize military transportation and logistics operations. This position suits someone comfortable with quantitative problem-solving who can work within government systems and wants to contribute to operational efficiency at scale.
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Supervisory Management & Program Analysis
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $87,061 – $113,185
This is a management and analytical position overseeing surgical healthcare administrative operations, budget, staffing, and clinical contracting at a VA medical center. The role suits experienced healthcare administrators who are comfortable with data analysis, compliance work, and coordinating across clinical and procurement teams.
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Student Trainee (Energy Industry Analysis)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Internship · Washington, DC · $41,659 – $54,160
FERC's Pathways Internship Program places students in energy regulatory analysis roles across multiple offices, where they'll assist with litigation support, market analysis, or data engineering depending on placement. This suits undergraduates or graduate students seeking practical experience in federal energy policy and market regulation.
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Data Scientist
U.S. Census Bureau
Suitland, MD · $102,415 – $158,322
This federal Data Scientist role at the U.S. Census Bureau involves conducting statistical research, building data pipelines, and developing tools to collect, analyze, and share complex datasets. It suits someone with a strong background in statistics, computer science, or data science who can work with SQL, Python, R, and Java to solve analytical problems on large-scale government initiatives.
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Director, Strategic Finance - Planning Systems
Hims and Hers
Full-time · US Remote · $140,000 – $170,000
Lead the design and evolution of Hims & Hers' financial planning infrastructure, owning the consolidated planning platform that feeds decision-making for senior leadership and the board. This hands-on role combines deep finance systems expertise with transformation leadership, requiring someone who can architect scalable planning workflows and drive automation across the FP&A organization.
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AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Title 32)
Air National Guard Units
Oklahoma City, OK · $61,722 – $80,243
This National Guard position manages aviation resources, flight training, and aircrew data for a special operations wing using specialized database systems. The role requires strong technical expertise in aviation regulations, database management, and analytical skills to support mission-critical flight operations and personnel administration.
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COMPUTER ASSISTANT (Temp Promo)
Army National Guard Units
Contract · Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa · $50,869 – $66,132
A temporary promotion to support logistics computer systems for the Iowa Army National Guard, involving troubleshooting hardware and software, training users, and maintaining military logistics applications. Suited for someone with hands-on IT support experience and familiarity with Army systems who holds military status.
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Manager, People Analytics & Data Science
Mercury General
Full-time · Remote, UNAVAILABLE, US · $104,839 – $252,194
This manager role leads Mercury's people analytics capability, building data pipelines, dashboards, and research infrastructure that helps leaders make workforce decisions. It combines technical depth in SQL, Python, and BI tools with business judgment to move from business questions through data models to actionable insights on talent, performance, and organizational priorities.
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Program Administrator, Crew Resources
Endeavor Air
Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $53,800 – $63,000
Endeavor Air seeks a systems administrator to manage crew resource databases and analytics tools, generating reports and coordinating data integration across the regional airline's operations. This role suits someone comfortable with database management, business intelligence platforms, and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced operational environment.
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Asked for alongside SQL
Measured from the 900 open roles that name SQL — not from a curated list.
- Python551 roles61.2%
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)189 roles21.0%
- Tableau181 roles20.1%
- Microsoft Excel140 roles15.6%
- Machine Learning115 roles12.8%
- R105 roles11.7%
- Snowflake104 roles11.6%
- Databricks101 roles11.2%
What employers state they pay
Median
$180,000
Middle half
$138,000 – $230,000
From 675 of 900 open roles — the 75% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry5%
- Mid21%
- Senior50%
- Lead / Staff / Principal16%
- Management7%
- Executive1%
From 814 roles whose posting states a level.
Where SQL roles are
Among the 579 of 900 open roles we could place on a map.
- New York, NY151
Roles that use SQL
Employers hiring for SQL
248 in total, most open roles first.
- Intuit71 roles
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio60 roles
- The Home Depot33 roles
- Comcast26 roles
- SCSigma Computing22 roles
- AAccenture20 roles
Reports mentioning SQL
- VF Corporation Posted 654 Roles This Week — 73% of Its Open Listings on Our BoardsSep 22, 2026
- Ohio Added 310 New Job Postings This Week, Up 40% From the Prior WeekSep 21, 2026
- Michigan Postings Nearly Doubled This Week: 285 New Roles vs 145Sep 20, 2026
- 56,508 Roles Opened, 1,042 Closed: The First Week Across the Boards We TrackAug 15, 2026
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.