career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Database Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Database Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 15-1242 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Database Administrators |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 15-1242.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. | 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 | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 73,180 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 107,440 |
| a median | 155,020 | 104,620 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 56,820 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 76,100 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 132,850 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 160,890 |
| h mean | 75 | 51 |
| h median | 74 | 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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