career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and Web and Digital Interface Designers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Web and Digital Interface Designers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1253 | 15-1255 |
| title | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Web and Digital Interface Designers |
| onet code | 15-1253.00 | 15-1255.00 |
| 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 digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 199,800 | 111,400 |
| a mean | 110,260 | 111,450 |
| a median | 102,610 | 98,090 |
| a pct10 | 60,690 | 47,840 |
| a pct25 | 79,520 | 64,990 |
| a pct75 | 131,870 | 141,860 |
| a pct90 | 166,960 | 192,180 |
| h mean | 53 | 53 |
| h median | 49 | 47 |
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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