The median pay for Data Warehousing Specialists is $139,500 a year ($67.07/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 9.4% through 2035, with about 3,900 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Data Warehousing Specialist in four numbers
- Median pay
- $139,500a year, or $67.07/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $86KTop 10% $204K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +9.4%Much faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+9.4%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +9.4% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 3,90069,500 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202569.5K
- Projected 203576K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 69.5K Projected 2035 76K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school4.4%
- Certificate4.4%
- Some college4.4%
- Associate's4.4%
- Bachelor's78.3%
- Master's4.4%
Highest education held by data warehousing specialists Segment Value High school 4.4% Certificate 4.4% Some college 4.4% Associate's 4.4% Bachelor's 78.3% Master's 4.4%
Also advertised as: Data Warehouse Analyst, Data Warehouse Solution Architect.
Pay
How much do Data Warehousing Specialists make?
Every data warehousing specialist in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$139,500
Middle half earn $109,370 to $169,290
- 10th
- $86,240
- 25th
- $109,370
- 75th
- $169,290
- 90th
- $204,000
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,240 |
| 25th | $109,370 |
| Median | $139,500 |
| 75th | $169,290 |
| 90th | $204,000 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $139,500
- Median hourly wage
- $67.07/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $144,440
- People employed
- 67,140
Versus all US occupations
At $139,500, Data Warehousing Specialists earn 174% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $88,520 a year.
Versus computer and mathematical occupations
Inside the Computer and Mathematical group, where the middle occupation pays $116,580, this is 20% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $204,000 or more while the bottom 10% earn $86,240, a gap of 2.4×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 91% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
California posts the highest raw median ($170,160), but once local prices are taken into account Virginia leads at $158,609 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Data Warehousing Specialists the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1California | $170,160 | $153,685 | 6,210 |
| 2Massachusetts | $161,650 | $152,850 | 2,690 |
| 3Virginia | $160,360 | $158,609 | 5,260 |
| 4Arizona | $156,100 | $155,050 | 1,200 |
| 5Colorado | $154,560 | $149,983 | 1,950 |
| 6Texas | $151,370 | $155,960 | 8,270 |
| 7District of Columbia | $150,010 | $136,496 | 790 |
| 8Delaware | $147,800 | $148,084 | N/A |
| 9Connecticut | $144,460 | $139,427 | 1,140 |
| 10Illinois | $142,500 | $142,560 | 1,590 |
Job outlook
Is Data Warehousing Specialist a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Much faster than average. +9.4% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Warehousing Specialists | +9.4% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Much faster than average
BLS projects employment of Data Warehousing Specialists to change 9.4% over 2025–2035, roughly 2.7× the 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 6,500 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 3,900 openings are projected each year, 5.6% of the 69,500 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of database administrators and architects varies by occupation. (See table.)
Database administrators and architects will be needed to organize and present information to stakeholders in a user-friendly format.
Getting in
How to become a Data Warehousing Specialist
Database administrators (DBAs) and architects typically need a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or a related field.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as data warehousing specialists.
- Bachelor's Degree78.3%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)4.4%
- Post-Secondary Certificate4.4%
- Some College Courses4.4%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree4.4%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 78.3% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 4.4% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.4% |
| Some College Courses | 4.4% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 4.4% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Data Warehousing Specialist do?
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
Database administrators and architects create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.
Day-to-day 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.
- 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.
- Perform system analysis, data analysis or programming, using a variety of computer languages and procedures.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most database administrators and architects work full time.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeSeated for more than half the working day.
Standing
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantLittle or no dealing with customers or the public.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Where data warehousing specialists work
Share of jobs by employer type
- Computer systems design and related services14%
- Finance and insurance12%
- Educational services; state, local, and private11%
- Information8%
- Management of companies and enterprises7%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Computer systems design and related services | 14% |
| Finance and insurance | 12% |
| Educational services; state, local, and private | 11% |
| Information | 8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7% |
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Critical Thinking3.9
- Active Listening3.5
- Speaking3.4
- Writing3.3
- Mathematics3.0
- Active Learning3.0
- Monitoring2.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 |
| Active Listening | 3.5 |
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Writing | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Programming3.8
- Complex Problem Solving3.6
- Systems Analysis3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.4
- Systems Evaluation3.3
- Coordination3.1
- Social Perceptiveness3.0
- Time Management2.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming | 3.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 2.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Analytical or scientific software · in demand
- Business intelligence and data analysis software · in demand
- Cloud-based management software · in demand
- Content workflow software · in demand
- Data base management system software · in demand
- Data base reporting software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Development environment software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise application integration software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Data Warehousing Specialist?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Data Warehousing Specialist |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 3 |
| Investigative | 5 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 3 |
| Conventional | 6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around organising, following procedures and working precisely with data, combined with investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data.
- Conventional6.4
- Investigative4.8
- Enterprising3.0
- Realistic2.9
- Social2.0
- Artistic1.6
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with data warehousing specialists highlighted
- Data Warehousing Specialist$139,500
- Software Developer$135,980
- Actuary$130,000
- Data Scientist$120,230
- Business Intelligence Analyst$120,230
- Database Administrator$104,620
- Web Designer$104,000
- Computer Programmer$100,390
- Web Developer$92,650
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Warehousing Specialist | $139,500 |
| Software Developer | $135,980 |
| Actuary | $130,000 |
| Data Scientist | $120,230 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $120,230 |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 |
| Web Designer | $104,000 |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 |
| Web Developer | $92,650 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Data Warehousing Specialist: frequently asked questions
How much do Data Warehousing Specialists make?
Data Warehousing Specialists earn a median of $139,500 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 174% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $67.07/hr. The middle half earn between $109,370 and $169,290. The top 10% earn $204,000 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Data Warehousing Specialist?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Data Warehousing Specialists, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation. Employers typically expect less than 5 years of related work experience first. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 78.3% hold bachelor's degree.
Is Data Warehousing Specialist a growing career?
Yes, strongly. Employment is projected to grow 9.4% over 2025–2035, more than double the 3.5% projected for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 3,900 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Data Warehousing Specialist do?
Database administrators and architects create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. A core O*NET task: develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction. Employers most often ask for Analytical or scientific software, Business intelligence and data analysis software, Cloud-based management software.
Which states pay Data Warehousing Specialists the most?
The highest state medians for Data Warehousing Specialists are California ($170,160), Massachusetts ($161,650), Virginia ($160,360) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Virginia moves to the top at $158,609.
What personality type suits a Data Warehousing Specialist?
O*NET scores Data Warehousing Specialists highest on the Conventional, Investigative and Enterprising interest areas, so the work mixes organising, following procedures and working precisely with data with investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.