career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 17-2151 |
| title | Database Administrators | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 17-2151.00 |
| 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. | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 17 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 6,770 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 108,940 |
| a median | 104,620 | 101,020 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 62,500 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 81,040 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 129,860 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 163,740 |
| h mean | 51 | 52 |
| h median | 50 | 48 |
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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