career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 11-2022 |
| title | Database Administrators | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| 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 actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 11 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 160,930 |
| a median | 104,620 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | N/A |
| h mean | 51 | 77 |
| h median | 50 | 66 |
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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