career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Clinical and Counseling Psychologists and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-3033 | 15-1253 |
| title | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-3033.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients. | 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 | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 72,190 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 106,850 | 110,260 |
| a median | 95,830 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 50,470 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 67,470 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 131,510 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 170,150 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 51 | 53 |
| h median | 46 | 49 |
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