What do SQL developer jobs involve?

Writing and optimizing complex queries, designing database schemas, building stored procedures and views, ETL development, performance tuning, and creating reports for business stakeholders.

What salary can SQL developers expect?

SQL developer salaries range from $65k for junior roles to $140k+ for senior database developers. Data warehouse and BI specialists tend to earn more.

Which SQL database should I learn for job prospects?

PostgreSQL is the most versatile. SQL Server dominates enterprise. MySQL is common in web development. Learning ANSI SQL well transfers across all platforms.

8,453+ JobsUpdated Mar 5, 2026

SQL Developer Jobs

SQL developers build and optimize the queries, stored procedures, and database systems that power business applications. These positions span database development, BI reporting, data warehousing, and ETL - using PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

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Salary Range

$68k – $260k

Top Companies

Jobgether, Guidehouse, GEICO, Praescient Analytics, Quora, Vinsys Information Technology Inc +39 more

Job Types

64% Full Time, 30% Contract, 4% Part Time

Top Locations

Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Baltimore, Maryland, McLean

Work Model

74% On-Site, 18% Hybrid, 8% Remote

Experience Levels

42% Mid Level, 42% Senior, 14% Junior

We found 8,453 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, District of Columbia, CA, Baltimore, Maryland. Salaries range from $68k to $260k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Hybrid (18%), Remote (8%). Top employers include Jobgether, Guidehouse, GEICO and 42 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Jobgether3 jobs

Guidehouse2 jobs

GEICO2 jobs

Praescient Analytics2 jobs

Quora1 job

Vinsys Information Technology Inc1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$100k–$145k

7 jobs

Mid Level

$120k–$150k

21 jobs

Senior

$113k–$184k

21 jobs

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