career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 19-4042 |
| title | Database Administrators | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 19-4042.00 |
| 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. | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 39,390 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 56,770 |
| a median | 104,620 | 49,490 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 36,130 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 38,050 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 64,170 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 85,630 |
| h mean | 51 | 27 |
| h median | 50 | 23 |
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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