career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Database Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Database Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 15-1242 |
| title | Data Scientists | Database Administrators |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 15-1242.00 |
| description | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 73,180 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 107,440 |
| a median | 112,590 | 104,620 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 56,820 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 76,100 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 132,850 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 160,890 |
| h mean | 59 | 51 |
| h median | 54 | 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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