career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Programmers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Programmers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1251 | 15-1253 |
| title | Computer Programmers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 15-1251.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 109,870 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 103,640 | 110,260 |
| a median | 98,670 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 52,190 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 71,860 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 128,960 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 162,090 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 49 | 53 |
| h median | 47 | 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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