career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1244 | 15-1253 |
| title | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 15-1244.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| 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. | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 318,570 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 101,190 | 110,260 |
| a median | 96,800 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 60,320 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 75,860 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 123,390 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 150,320 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 48 | 53 |
| h median | 46 | 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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