career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-5011 | 15-1253 |
| title | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-5011.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. | 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 | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 128,430 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 88,660 | 110,260 |
| a median | 83,910 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 50,610 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 64,410 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 105,390 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 130,460 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 42 | 53 |
| h median | 40 | 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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