career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 17-3027 |
| title | Database Administrators | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 17-3027.00 |
| 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. | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 37,450 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 72,450 |
| a median | 104,620 | 68,730 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 46,940 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 57,330 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 82,980 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 100,890 |
| h mean | 51 | 34 |
| h median | 50 | 33 |
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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