career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biological Technicians and Database Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biological Technicians | Database Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4021 | 15-1242 |
| title | Biological Technicians | Database Administrators |
| onet code | 19-4021.00 | 15-1242.00 |
| description | Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. | 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 | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 76,190 | 73,180 |
| a mean | 58,020 | 107,440 |
| a median | 52,000 | 104,620 |
| a pct10 | 38,060 | 56,820 |
| a pct25 | 45,380 | 76,100 |
| a pct75 | 66,410 | 132,850 |
| a pct90 | 81,990 | 160,890 |
| h mean | 27 | 51 |
| h median | 25 | 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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