Jobs Similar to Blockchain Engineers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to blockchain engineers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Database Architects, Data Warehousing Specialists and Database Administrators.
Blockchain Engineers: $116,580 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Blockchain Engineers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 85% | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 84% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 82% | $140,300 | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Software DevelopersSame group | 81% | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Web DevelopersSame group | 81% | $92,650 | Training or associate |
| 7 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 81% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 8 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 81% | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 80% | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Operations Research Analysts | 80% | $88,940 | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 79% | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 79% | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Logistics Engineers | 79% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Penetration TestersSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 78% | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Data Scientists | 77% | $120,230 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Statisticians | 77% | $105,650 | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Financial Quantitative Analysts | 76% | $81,100Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Database Architects
85% similar · $139,500 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Data Warehousing Specialists
84% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Database Administrators
82% similar · $104,620 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Computer and Information Research Scientists
82% similar · $140,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Software Developers
81% similar · $135,980 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Web Developers
81% similar · $92,650 · Training or associate · Same group
- 7Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
81% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 8Computer Programmers
81% similar · $100,390 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Computer Network Architects
80% similar · $134,050 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Operations Research Analysts
80% similar · $88,940 · Graduate degree
- 11Information Security Analysts
79% similar · $129,180 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
79% similar · $104,300 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Web Administrators
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Logistics Engineers
79% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 15Penetration Testers
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Information Security Engineers
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Computer Systems Analysts
78% similar · $105,850 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Data Scientists
77% similar · $120,230 · Bachelor's degree
- 19Statisticians
77% similar · $105,650 · Graduate degree
- 20Financial Quantitative Analysts
76% similar · $81,100 (broader group) · Graduate degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like blockchain engineers
What jobs are most similar to blockchain engineers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Database Architects (85% similar), Data Warehousing Specialists (84% similar), Database Administrators (82% similar), Computer and Information Research Scientists (82% similar) and Software Developers (81% similar).
Do jobs like blockchain engineers pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than blockchain engineers where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.