Data Engineer
Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure for large-scale data processing.
$115K
Median Salary
30%
Job Growth
$78K
Entry Salary
$160K
Senior Salary
Education:Bachelor's in CS or Data EngineeringOutlook:Much faster than averageWork:Office/RemoteCategory:Technology
Salary Estimator
Entry (0 yr)Mid (10 yr)Senior (20 yr)
$78,000
Entry Level
$98,500
Your Estimate
$160,000
Senior Level
Salary Range
$78K$115K median$160K
Key Skills
SQLPythonSparkAirflowData WarehousingETL
Recommended Certifications
- 1Google Data Engineer
- 2AWS Data Analytics
Top Employers
GoogleAmazonNetflixUber
Education Path
To pursue a career as a Data Engineer, you will typically need: Bachelor's in CS or Data Engineering.
With 30% projected job growth, this is one of the fastest-growing careers in the Technology field. Investing in education now can yield significant returns.
Data Sources: Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2024–2025 edition). Job growth projections are 10-year estimates (2023–2033). Last updated March 2026.
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