Skill Demand Index
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 2,449 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L2
Median Depth
50%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want MySQL at introductory awareness.
Overview
Market context for MySQL in the current job market
MySQL is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for MySQL typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for MySQL:
What L2 means in practice:
L1 (Minimal) means you can discuss the concept but haven’t used it in production. Many entry-level positions accept this.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used MySQL 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 50% means most applicants lack MySQL at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need MySQL most:
Other positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with MySQL include Full stack engineering and PHP 8.x.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match MySQL requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.5·Median depth: L1.5
Salary Correlation
How MySQL affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without MySQL
$137K
Median $130K
454 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“MySQL appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside MySQL
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co-occurrence
100%
co-occurrence
100%
co-occurrence
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co-occurrence
50%
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50%
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50%
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Gap Analysis
How often MySQL is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Moderate gap rate — many candidates lack this skill
When MySQL appears in a job's requirements, 50% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. MySQL appears in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 2 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L2. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for MySQL is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Full stack engineering, PHP 8.x, Magento 2.4.x, JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue), BSc in Computer Science or related field. Strengthening these alongside MySQL improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Other. Other positions have the highest demand at 100% of all MySQL 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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