career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Purchasing Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Purchasing Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 11-3061 |
| title | Database Administrators | Purchasing Managers |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 11-3061.00 |
| 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 11 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 81,240 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 150,630 |
| a median | 104,620 | 139,510 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 85,500 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 107,430 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 175,460 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 219,140 |
| h mean | 51 | 72 |
| h median | 50 | 67 |
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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