career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3023 | 15-1253 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 92,710 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 78,580 | 110,260 |
| a median | 77,180 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 37 | 53 |
| h median | 37 | 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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