MySQL
Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.
Short answer: MySQL is asked for by 1 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps, and is a core requirement in 1 — only by Database Administrator.
Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated
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- Roles that list it
- 1 of 103
- Core requirement
- 1 rolenon-negotiable there
- Skill type
- Technicalhard, teachable
Who hires for MySQL?
The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list MySQL, and how heavily each one weights it.
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How interviewers test MySQL
Real questions from Skilture's interview banks, with what the interviewer is listening for.
Database Administrator · intermediate
How do MySQL and PostgreSQL differ in ways that affect your decisions?
Listen for: Strong candidates note practical differences in features, extensions, and behaviour, choosing based on needs. Claiming they are interchangeable or that one is universally better is a red flag.
What roles that use MySQL pay in the US
Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.
| Role | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | $60,230 – $163,320 |
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.
Skills that pair with MySQL
Employers hiring for MySQL most often ask for these alongside it.
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MySQL: common questions
- Is MySQL worth learning in 2026?
- MySQL is listed in 1 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps, and it is a core requirement in 1 of them. 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 MySQL?
- Roles that ask for MySQL include Database Administrator. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.
- How do interviewers test MySQL?
- A typical question, from Database Administrator interviews: "How do MySQL and PostgreSQL differ in ways that affect your decisions?" What the interviewer listens for: Strong candidates note practical differences in features, extensions, and behaviour, choosing based on needs. Claiming they are interchangeable or that one is universally better is a red flag.