career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 15-1253 |
| title | Chief Executives | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 15 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 110,260 |
| a median | 206,420 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 166,960 |
| h mean | 126 | 53 |
| h median | 99 | 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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