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.

5,819+ JobsUpdated May 7, 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

$66k – $196k

Top Companies

Total Wine & More, Coinbase, Capital One Financial Corporation, ActioNet, Databricks, Burgeon IT Services +31 more

Job Types

72% Full Time, 18% Contract, 10% Internship

Top Locations

Washington, McLean, Bethesda, Falls Church

Work Model

64% On-Site, 18% Remote, 18% Hybrid

Experience Levels

36% Mid Level, 28% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 5,819 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, McLean, Bethesda. Salaries range from $66k to $196k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (64%), Remote (18%), Hybrid (18%). Top employers include Total Wine & More, Coinbase, Capital One Financial Corporation and 34 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

Total Wine & More3 jobs

Coinbase3 jobs

Capital One Financial Corporation3 jobs

ActioNet2 jobs

Databricks2 jobs

Burgeon IT Services2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

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Mid Level

$100k–$156k

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Senior

$130k–$196k

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Lead

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