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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

on Career App

Employers
248

hiring for it

Median pay
$180,000

from 675 roles

Disclose pay
75%

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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Mercury General

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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Endeavor Air

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.

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.

Employers hiring for SQL

248 in total, most open roles first.

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