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An ETL Developer specializes in extracting, transforming, and loading data, playing a pivotal role in data management and analytics. As of October 2025, the average salary for ETL Developers is $92,419 per year. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and experience level.
For example, states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to the demand for skilled tech professionals. In addition, the highest paying industries for ETL Developers include finance, healthcare, and technology, where advanced data processing skills are essential.
As more companies recognize the importance of data-driven decision-making, the demand for ETL Developers continues to rise. Professionals in this field can expect not only competitive salaries but also opportunities for career advancement through continuous skill development and specialization in areas like cloud technologies and big data analytics.
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The average etl developer salary in Washington, California, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average etl developer salary states are Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Nebraska.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $114,746 | $55.17 |
| 2 | Oregon | $100,996 | $48.56 |
| 3 | Montana | $100,268 | $48.21 |
| 4 | Utah | $97,949 | $47.09 |
| 5 | Idaho | $97,626 | $46.94 |
| 6 | California | $103,442 | $49.73 |
| 7 | Delaware | $96,080 | $46.19 |
| 8 | Vermont | $91,760 | $44.12 |
| 9 | Nevada | $89,287 | $42.93 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,536 | $44.97 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $90,191 | $43.36 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $94,729 | $45.54 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $88,812 | $42.70 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $90,953 | $43.73 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $92,617 | $44.53 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $91,225 | $43.86 |
| 17 | Ohio | $85,741 | $41.22 |
| 18 | Maryland | $92,186 | $44.32 |
| 19 | Texas | $91,188 | $43.84 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $88,740 | $42.66 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $86,880 | $41.77 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $90,057 | $43.30 |
| 23 | Virginia | $89,942 | $43.24 |
| 24 | New York | $94,641 | $45.50 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $87,698 | $42.16 |
| 26 | Alaska | $91,969 | $44.22 |
| 27 | Arizona | $90,127 | $43.33 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $93,723 | $45.06 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $85,547 | $41.13 |
| 30 | Kansas | $84,171 | $40.47 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $89,951 | $43.25 |
| 32 | Georgia | $85,137 | $40.93 |
| 33 | Colorado | $87,399 | $42.02 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $83,126 | $39.96 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $87,255 | $41.95 |
| 36 | Alabama | $84,687 | $40.71 |
| 37 | Michigan | $83,973 | $40.37 |
| 38 | Maine | $82,228 | $39.53 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $79,665 | $38.30 |
| 40 | Illinois | $84,993 | $40.86 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $80,309 | $38.61 |
| 42 | Iowa | $82,818 | $39.82 |
| 43 | Florida | $84,826 | $40.78 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $83,641 | $40.21 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $81,562 | $39.21 |
| 46 | Missouri | $82,169 | $39.50 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $75,500 | $36.30 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $80,927 | $38.91 |
| 49 | Indiana | $78,840 | $37.90 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $80,491 | $38.70 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $77,852 | $37.43 |
The highest-paying cities for etl developers are San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, and Salt Lake City, UT.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $112,841 | $54.25 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $101,199 | $48.65 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City, UT | $97,850 | $47.04 |
| 4 | Wilmington, DE | $96,183 | $46.24 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $94,744 | $45.55 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $94,666 | $45.51 |
| 7 | Jersey City, NJ | $93,621 | $45.01 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $92,637 | $44.54 |
| 9 | San Antonio, TX | $91,836 | $44.15 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $90,224 | $43.38 |
| 11 | McLean, VA | $90,138 | $43.34 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $88,784 | $42.68 |
| 13 | Pittsburgh, PA | $88,616 | $42.60 |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | $87,053 | $41.85 |
| 15 | Tampa, FL | $85,548 | $41.13 |
| 16 | Columbus, OH | $85,495 | $41.10 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $85,166 | $40.95 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $85,042 | $40.89 |
| 19 | Detroit, MI | $84,116 | $40.44 |
| 20 | Madison, AL | $83,845 | $40.31 |
An etl developer's salary ranges from $72,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $118,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $118,000 | $9,833 | $57 |
| 75th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| Average | $92,419 | $7,702 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $81,000 | $6,750 | $39 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
The highest paying types of etl developers are senior/lead developer, lead developer, and lead software developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Developer | $92,540 | $7,712 | $44.49 | 137,941 |
| Data Warehouse Developer | $93,381 | $7,782 | $44.89 | 194,780 |
| Informatica Developer | $88,807 | $7,401 | $42.70 | 78,864 |
| Lead Software Developer | $115,072 | $9,589 | $55.32 | 309,029 |
| Datastage Developer | $89,821 | $7,485 | $43.18 | 80,648 |
| Database Developer | $90,837 | $7,570 | $43.67 | 91,069 |
Top companies hiring etl developers now:
Etl developer salaries at Meta and PlayStation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average etl developer salary at companies like Costco Wholesale and Everyday Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta | $141,143 | $67.86 |
| 2 | PlayStation | $128,297 | $61.68 |
| 3 | Costco Wholesale | $126,243 | $60.69 |
| 4 | Everyday Health | $122,864 | $59.07 |
| 5 | Bank of the West | $121,620 | $58.47 |
| 6 | Barclays | $120,404 | $57.89 |
| 7 | SiriusXM | $119,702 | $57.55 |
| 8 | Food City | $118,548 | $56.99 |
| 9 | Macy's | $118,465 | $56.95 |
| 10 | Fresh Direct Holdings Inc | $118,232 | $56.84 |
| 11 | Bed Bath & Beyond | $116,282 | $55.90 |
| 12 | Slalom | $116,025 | $55.78 |
| 13 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $114,776 | $55.18 |
| 14 | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | $114,740 | $55.16 |
| 15 | The Travelers Companies | $114,515 | $55.06 |
| 16 | Move | $114,435 | $55.02 |
| 17 | BNY Mellon | $113,718 | $54.67 |
| 18 | Mercury Insurance | $113,344 | $54.49 |
| 19 | LendingClub | $113,112 | $54.38 |
| 20 | Trinity Health | $112,939 | $54.30 |
The average etl developer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $102,797 | $49.42 |
| 2 | Insurance | $100,163 | $48.16 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $97,278 | $46.77 |
| 4 | Finance | $96,303 | $46.30 |
| 5 | Professional | $96,073 | $46.19 |
| 6 | Technology | $93,303 | $44.86 |
| 7 | Telecommunication | $93,256 | $44.83 |
The average etl developer salary has risen by $17,157 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average etl developer earned $75,262 annually, but today, they earn $92,419 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for etl developers over the last decade.
Compare etl developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare etl developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,400 | $44.43 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $89,400 | $42.97 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $87,400 | $42.00 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $85,800 | $41.25 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $84,400 | $40.56 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksource | ETL Developer | Charlotte, NC | 06/29/2025 | $125,220 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | Remote Oracle Data Integrator ETL Developer | Chicago, IL | 06/29/2025 | $116,872 |
| Tata Consulting Services | ETL Developer | New York, NY | 06/28/2025 | $100,000 |
| NTT Data | Talend ETL Expert Developer | Reading, PA | 06/25/2025 | $108,472 |
| Massmutual Financial Group | ETL Developer | New York, NY | 06/24/2025 | $144,800 |
| Massmutual Financial Group | ETL Developer | Boston, MA | 06/24/2025 | $144,800 |
| CGI Group Inc. | ETL Developer | Fairfax, VA | 06/24/2025 | $85,800 |
| Shionogi | Sql/Etl Developer | Florham Park, NJ | 06/21/2025 | $123,656 |
| Insight Global | ETL Developer | Houston, TX | 06/10/2025 | $114,785 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | ETL Developer | Woburn, MA | 06/10/2025 | $169,047 |
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