career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Programmers and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Programmers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1251 | 19-1023 |
| title | Computer Programmers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 15-1251.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| 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. | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 109,870 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 103,640 | 77,920 |
| a median | 98,670 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 52,190 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 71,860 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 128,960 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | 162,090 | 113,350 |
| h mean | 49 | 37 |
| h median | 47 | 35 |
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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