Data Warehousing Specialists
SOC code 15-1243 · O*NET-SOC 15-1243.01 · Considerable preparation needed · Computer and IT
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Data Warehousing Specialists pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$139,500
a year
Hourly
$67.07
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$144,440
$69.44 per hour
Middle 50%
$109,370 – $169,290
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$86,240 – $204,000
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
67,140
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Database Architects”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $86,240
- $41.46/hr
- 25th percentile
- $109,370
- $52.58/hr
- Median percentile
- $139,500
- $67.07/hr
- 75th percentile
- $169,290
- $81.39/hr
- 90th percentile
- $204,000
- $98.08/hr
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.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to become a data warehousing specialist
Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 78% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Bachelor's Degree78%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)4%
- Post-Secondary Certificate4%
- Some College Courses4%
Common questions
How much does a data warehousing specialist earn?
The national median is $139,500 a year. The full range runs from $86,240 at the 10th percentile to $204,000 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a data warehousing specialist without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension3.9/5
- Critical Thinking3.9/5
- Active Listening3.5/5
- Speaking3.4/5
- Writing3.3/5
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.3/5
- Mathematics3.2/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Design3.0/5
- Engineering and Technology2.9/5
- Administration and Management2.6/5
Transferable strengths: Programming, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Evaluation.