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2026 skill intelligence

dbt

Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.

Short answer: dbt is asked for by 2 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps — most heavily by Data Analyst and Data Engineer.

Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated

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dbt snapshot103 roles mapped
Roles that list it
2 of 103
Core requirement
Supportingcomplementary skill
Skill type
Technicalhard, teachable
Where it is asked for

Who hires for dbt?

The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list dbt, and how heavily each one weights it.

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What it pays · United States

What roles that use dbt pay in the US

Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.

RoleMedianRange
Data Engineer$139,500$86,240 – $204,000
Data Analyst$120,230$67,240 – $199,130

United States, USD. Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), 2025; each median links to its occupation. India (INR): no sourced figure for these roles yet, so none is shown.

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Skills that pair with dbt

Employers hiring for dbt most often ask for these alongside it.

FAQ

dbt: common questions

Is dbt worth learning in 2026?
dbt is listed in 2 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps. Explore the roles above to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.
Which jobs require dbt?
Roles that ask for dbt include Data Analyst, Data Engineer. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.

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