Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
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.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingProgrammingComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisActive Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Data Warehousing Specialist pay by experience level
Entry level$89,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$113,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$144,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$175,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$211,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,000
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Data Warehousing Specialist salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
24,320 workers
$153,500
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
16,410 workers
$158,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
6,830 workers
$148,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
6,830 workers
$148,000
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
4,900 workers
$147,000
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
4,340 workers
$141,500
Publishing Industries
4,050 workers
$144,000
Administrative and Support Services
4,020 workers
$149,000
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
3,970 workers
$164,000
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
3,970 workers
$164,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Data Warehousing Specialist pays 21% above the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Data Warehousing Specialist make?
The average base salary for a Data Warehousing Specialist in the United States is $149,500 per year, or about $71.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $113,000 and $175,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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