career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Database Administrators and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Database Administrators | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1242 | 15-1253 |
| title | Database Administrators | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 15-1242.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| 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. | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 73,180 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 107,440 | 110,260 |
| a median | 104,620 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 56,820 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 76,100 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 132,850 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 160,890 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 51 | 53 |
| h median | 50 | 49 |
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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