Data Engineer
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA · $66k–$95k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $80,245 a year. Across 143 open data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $112,500 to $162,500 and the median is $137,500. That is 42% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).
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About the job
...Information Technology, in partnership with Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR) is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering Team. You'll have the opportunity to use your talent and skill to empower informed decision-making...