Business Intelligence Developer
Quick Verdict
Business Intelligence Developer is a tech-industry role tracked under the BLS occupation Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051). The figures below are occupation-level; they cover multiple job titles sharing the same BLS measurement group.
Labor Market Context
| SOC | BLS Occupation | Median Annual Wage | Projected Change (10-yr) | Annual Openings (thousands) | Job Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-2051 | Data Scientists | $120,230 | 33.5% (much faster than average) | 23.4 | 4 |
This role is measured under the BLS occupation Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051), which also covers Machine Learning Engineer.
Guardrail: These are BLS occupation-level statistics, not salary guarantees or outcome predictions for individuals. Wages vary by employer, geography, experience, and specialization.
Related Certifications
| Credential | Relationship | Exam | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA DataAI | Specialized | DY0-001 | Advanced data/AI for senior BI work. |
| CompTIA Data+ | Foundation | DA0-002 | Data+ is a direct BI/data foundation. |
| Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate | Foundation | N/A | Google Data Analytics (a professional certificate/course) builds BI tooling skills. |
Sources
- BLS OEWS (national wage data): https://www.bls.gov/oes/special-requests/oesm25nat.zip
- BLS Employment Projections (10-year outlook): https://www.bls.gov/emp/ind-occ-matrix/occupation.xlsx
- O*NET occupational data: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Occupation wage ($120,230) | BLS OEWS national, SOC 15-2051 | BLS OEWS |
| CIT-02 | Occupation outlook (33.5%) | BLS Employment Projections, SOC 15-2051 | BLS EP |
| CIT-03 | Annual openings (23.4k) | BLS Employment Projections, SOC 15-2051 | BLS EP |
| CIT-04 | Job Zone (4) | O*NET, SOC 15-2051 | O*NET |