career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 11-9033 |
| title | Database Administrators | Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 11-9033.00 |
| description | 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 11 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 176,420 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 124,450 |
| a median | 104,620 | 103,960 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 63,820 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 79,880 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 140,940 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 212,420 |
| h mean | 51 | 59 |
| h median | 50 | 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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