career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chemical Technicians and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chemical Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4031 | 15-1253 |
| title | Chemical Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-4031.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 55,640 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 61,300 | 110,260 |
| a median | 57,790 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 39,030 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 46,680 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 72,940 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 90,990 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 29 | 53 |
| h median | 27 | 49 |
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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