career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2042 | 15-1253 |
| title | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-2042.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 22,510 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 111,310 | 110,260 |
| a median | 99,240 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 58,790 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 72,440 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 134,350 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 178,880 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 53 | 53 |
| h median | 47 | 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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