career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Sociologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Sociologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 19-3041 |
| title | Database Administrators | Sociologists |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 19-3041.00 |
| 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. | Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 2,950 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 111,670 |
| a median | 104,620 | 101,690 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 60,710 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 78,150 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 134,780 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 168,590 |
| h mean | 51 | 53 |
| 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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