Top 5 tech skills data scientists need, and how to learn them

Data scientists remain in high demand, but those interested in pursuing a career in the field must have the right skillset to land a job with a top salary, according to a Thursday report from Indeed Prime. Demand for data science professionals continues to rise as more companies seek to collect and analyze data and draw business insights from that information. Data scientist job postings have increased by 256% since December 2013, and median base salaries have reached $130,000, according to Indeed data. As more companies adopt data-driven approaches, data scientists must keep their skills current based on what employers need, the report noted. Indeed Prime analyzed the most asked-for skills in Indeed job postings.