career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Actuaries and Database Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Actuaries | Database Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2011 | 15-1242 |
| title | Actuaries | Database Administrators |
| onet code | 15-2011.00 | 15-1242.00 |
| 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. | Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 28,340 | 73,180 |
| a mean | 134,990 | 107,440 |
| a median | 125,770 | 104,620 |
| a pct10 | 75,240 | 56,820 |
| a pct25 | 90,970 | 76,100 |
| a pct75 | 164,860 | 132,850 |
| a pct90 | 206,430 | 160,890 |
| h mean | 64 | 51 |
| h median | 60 | 50 |
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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