Education — Demand & Depth Analysis

What the data shows for Education:

• •Required in 0.6% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
• •Employers typically expect L3 depth — hands-on proficiency, not surface awareness
• •Most demand comes from Data Analysis roles — 27% of all Education jobs
• •Median salary for roles requiring Education: $140K vs $130K for roles that don't — a $23K difference

What L3 means in practice:

L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with Education without needing supervision or constant guidance.

This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Education once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.

Common skill gaps:

The gap rate of 13.6% means most candidates have adequate Education proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.

Which roles need Education most:

Data Analysis positions drive 27% of demand. Other and Data Science / ML also frequently list Education as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Education include SQL and Communication Skills.