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RAG appears in 74.5% of 1,969 AI job postings.
| Skill | Mentions | % of Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| RAG RISING | 1,466 | 74.5% |
| Python RISING | 1,281 | 65.1% |
| AWS | 1,123 | 57.0% |
| Rust | 844 | 42.9% |
| AI Agents | 622 | 31.6% |
| Role | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AI/ML Engineer | $201K | 296 roles |
| Data Scientist | $215K | 82 roles |
| Product Manager | $190K | 9 roles |
- RAG leads with 1,466 mentions (74.5% of jobs)
- AI/ML Engineer: $201K median (296 roles)
- 77.9% of AI job postings disclose salary ranges
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Skills in Demand
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