Data Engineer market brief · Dallas, TX
Senior Data Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX
32 senior data engineer openings are live in the Dallas, TX area from 17 employers, led by JPMC, Capital One, and Citi. That is up 113% from 15 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $112,597–$160,000 a year (median $125,760), from the 53% of listings that disclose pay. 13% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 32
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Dallas market.
Companies hiring
- 17
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 113%
- 15 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $125,760
- 53% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Dallas's data engineer market is led by senior openings, with 32 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
32
Prior window
15
Salary coverage
53%
Median experience
7.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$112,597
P50
$125,760
P75
$160,000
P90
$209,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Dallas, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 32 live roles tracked in this market.
- 17 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Dallas
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
32 data engineer openings across 17 employers establish the current Dallas opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Senior leads the derived level mix with 32 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 17 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 32 matches
Representative openings
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Senior Data Engineer jobs in Dallas: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many senior data engineer jobs are open in Dallas?
Metaintro tracks 32 live senior data engineer openings from 17 employers in the Dallas, TX area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for senior data engineer jobs changing in Dallas?
Openings rose 113%, from 15 in the prior 30 days to 32 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do senior data engineer jobs in Dallas pay?
The median posted salary is $125,760 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $112,597 to $160,000. Based on the 53% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for senior data engineer jobs in Dallas?
JPMC, Capital One, Citi, and 4171430P have the most open senior data engineer roles here right now, out of 17 hiring employers.
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