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Python appears in 51.5% of 3,824 AI job postings.
| Skill | Mentions | % of Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Python RISING | 1,968 | 51.5% |
| AWS RISING | 1,203 | 31.5% |
| Azure | 882 | 23.1% |
| RAG | 877 | 22.9% |
| GCP | 735 | 19.2% |
| Role | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AI/ML Engineer | $178K | 11,900 roles |
| Data Scientist | $200K | 697 roles |
| Product Manager | $213K | 518 roles |
| AI Software Engineer | $234K | 682 roles |
| Research Scientist | $223K | 223 roles |
- Python leads with 1,968 mentions (51.5% of jobs)
- AI/ML Engineer: $178K median (11,900 roles)
- 63.6% of AI job postings disclose salary ranges
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