career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Project Management Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Project Management Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 13-1082 |
| title | Database Administrators | Project Management Specialists |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 13-1082.00 |
| 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. | Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 13 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 1,006,160 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 108,100 |
| a median | 104,620 | 100,750 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 59,830 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 76,950 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 131,660 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 165,790 |
| h mean | 51 | 51 |
| 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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