Skill Demand Index
Based on 3 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L3
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
3
Jobs Analyzed
Proficient
Most employers want ETL at hands-on daily use, not textbook knowledge.
Overview
Market context for ETL in the current job market
ETL is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for ETL typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for ETL:
What L3 means in practice:
L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with ETL without needing supervision or constant guidance.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used ETL once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate ETL proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need ETL most:
Data Analysis positions drive 33% of demand. Software Engineering and Data Science / ML also frequently list ETL as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with ETL include Machine Learning and Data Analysis.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match ETL requirements across 3 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.7·Median depth: L3.0
Salary Correlation
How ETL affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without ETL
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“ETL appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 3 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside ETL
Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require ETL
Gap Analysis
How often ETL is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When ETL appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. ETL appears in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 3 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L3. Most roles expect intermediate competency — independent work without supervision.
Salary data for ETL is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Bachelor’s degree related field, SQL, SSMS. Strengthening these alongside ETL improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Data Science / ML. Data Analysis positions have the highest demand at 33% of all ETL jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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