career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Foresters and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Foresters | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1032 | 15-1253 |
| title | Foresters | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-1032.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules. | 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 | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 9,650 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 74,670 | 110,260 |
| a median | 70,660 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 49,240 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 58,810 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 85,450 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 103,220 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 35 | 53 |
| h median | 33 | 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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