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Lead Data Engineer

3M

Minnesota · $188k–$230k a year · Posted November 4, 2026

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Pay compared with the market

This listing pays about $209,165 a year. Across 34 open lead data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $143,000 to $164,500 and the median is $153,500. That is 36% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.

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How AI is used in this kind of work

Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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3M has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 62 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings

About the job

...Job Description: Lead Data Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to...