career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Data Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Data Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 15-2051 |
| title | Actuaries | Data Scientists |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 15-2051.00 |
| description | Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 233,440 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 124,590 |
| a median | 125,770 | 112,590 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 63,650 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 82,630 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 155,810 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 194,410 |
| h mean | 64 | 59 |
| h median | 60 | 54 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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