career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1253 | 19-1023 |
| title | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
| onet code | 15-1253.00 | 19-1023.00 |
| 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. | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 199,800 | 16,920 |
| a mean | 110,260 | 77,920 |
| a median | 102,610 | 72,860 |
| a pct10 | 60,690 | 48,240 |
| a pct25 | 79,520 | 58,360 |
| a pct75 | 131,870 | 90,590 |
| a pct90 | 166,960 | 113,350 |
| h mean | 53 | 37 |
| h median | 49 | 35 |
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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