career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Food Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Food Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 19-4013 |
| title | Database Administrators | Food Science Technicians |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 19-4013.00 |
| 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. | Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 14,200 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 54,400 |
| a median | 104,620 | 49,430 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 37,760 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 43,990 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 60,940 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 75,100 |
| h mean | 51 | 26 |
| 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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