Big data analysis is a growing market, however the number of fully skilled professionals in this area doesn't appear to be growing at a suitable pace to match demand. This source estimates that by 2018 demand will be up to around 440,000 jobs, while supply will be limited to just 300,000 skilled workers.
Supply and demand for big data experts in the United States from 2008 to 2018
(in 1,000s)
Characteristic
Number of jobs/skilled employees in thousands
Estimated demand in 2018*
440
Estimated supply in 2018
300
Employment numbers in 2008
150
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