Compare Computer Hardware Engineers & Database Administrators District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Computer Hardware Engineers $122,700
Database Administrators $108,000

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Database Administrators
Database Administrators
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Database Administrators
Database Administrators
Medium

Programming
Writing computer programs.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Database Administrators
Database Administrators

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Database Administrators
Database Administrators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Database Administrators
Database Administrators

205 related certifications

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