career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Materials Engineers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Materials Engineers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2131 | 15-1253 |
| title | Materials Engineers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 17-2131.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. | 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 | 17 | 15 |
| tot emp | 22,770 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 116,380 | 110,260 |
| a median | 108,310 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 68,040 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 85,820 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 138,370 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 172,000 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 55 | 53 |
| h median | 52 | 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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