career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and Training and Development Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Training and Development Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1253 | 13-1151 |
| title | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Training and Development Specialists |
| onet code | 15-1253.00 | 13-1151.00 |
| description | 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. | Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 13 |
| tot emp | 199,800 | 436,610 |
| a mean | 110,260 | 73,760 |
| a median | 102,610 | 65,850 |
| a pct10 | 60,690 | 37,510 |
| a pct25 | 79,520 | 48,900 |
| a pct75 | 131,870 | 91,550 |
| a pct90 | 166,960 | 120,190 |
| h mean | 53 | 35 |
| h median | 49 | 31 |
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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