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Data Warehousing Specialists

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $139,500/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$86,240$204,000

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +8.7% projected growth, 20242034 — faster than average.

About 4,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionProgrammingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingWritingSystems Evaluation
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEnglish LanguageDesignEngineering and TechnologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and Accounting
Core tasks

Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.

Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.

Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.

Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, or claims.

Design and implement warehouse database structures.

Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and databases.

Provide or coordinate troubleshooting support for data warehouses.

Write new programs or modify existing programs to meet customer requirements, using current programming languages and technologies.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Data Warehousing Specialists?

The median pay for Data Warehousing Specialists is $139,500 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Data Warehousing Specialists?

Employment for Data Warehousing Specialists is projected to change +8.7% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.

What education is typically required for Data Warehousing Specialists?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Data Warehousing Specialists?

About 4,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.