Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Accountants and Auditors
Career B (or your target career)
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
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Comparison table
| Metric | Accountants and Auditors | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $83,680 | $58,260 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,449,500 | 153,140 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 4 | 3 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Active Listening, Writing, Complex Problem Solving | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Mathematics, Writing, Speaking |
| Related careers | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, Statistical Assistants, Brokerage Clerks, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Treasurers and Controllers, Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, Tax Preparers, Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
9 of 9 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
6
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Reading Comprehension—
- Active Listening—
- Mathematics—
- Writing—
- Speaking—
- Critical Thinking—
- Monitoring—
- Service Orientation—
- Complex Problem Solving—
Only in Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- None
Only in Accountants and Auditors
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Learning
- Persuasion
- Time Management
- Coordination