career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Hydrologists and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Hydrologists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2043 | 15-1253 |
| title | Hydrologists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-2043.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere. | 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 | 5,720 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 98,130 | 110,260 |
| a median | 92,060 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 60,010 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 73,330 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 114,940 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 139,420 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 47 | 53 |
| h median | 44 | 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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