career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Sales Managers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Sales Managers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-2022 | 15-1253 |
| title | Sales Managers | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 11-2022.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. | 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 | 11 | 15 |
| tot emp | 603,710 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 160,930 | 110,260 |
| a median | 138,060 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 66,910 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 95,910 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 201,490 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 166,960 |
| h mean | 77 | 53 |
| h median | 66 | 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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