career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 17-2131 |
| title | Database Administrators | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 116,380 |
| a median | 104,620 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 51 | 55 |
| h median | 50 | 52 |
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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