career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Software Developers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1244 | 15-1252 |
| title | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Software Developers |
| onet code | 15-1244.00 | 15-1252.00 |
| description | Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 318,570 | 1,654,440 |
| a mean | 101,190 | 144,570 |
| a median | 96,800 | 133,080 |
| a pct10 | 60,320 | 79,850 |
| a pct25 | 75,860 | 103,050 |
| a pct75 | 123,390 | 169,000 |
| a pct90 | 150,320 | 211,450 |
| h mean | 48 | 69 |
| h median | 46 | 63 |
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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