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)
Animal Breeders
Career B (or your target career)
Animal Scientists
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Comparison table
| Metric | Animal Breeders | Animal Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $51,130 | $68,940 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,330 | 3,100 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Doctoral Degree |
| Job zone | 2 | 5 |
| Important skills | Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening | Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing |
| Related careers | Agricultural Inspectors, Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products, Food Scientists and Technologists, Fishing and Hunting Workers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Dietetic Technicians, Biological Technicians, Agricultural Inspectors |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
36%
8 of 22 target skills
Target-only skills
14
Current-only skills
0
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
- Complex Problem Solving+1.2 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+1.5 level
- Science+1.1 level
- Critical Thinking+1.0 level
- Active Listening+1.0 level
- Active Learning+1.3 level
- Speaking+1.4 level
- Monitoring+0.9 level
Only in Animal Scientists
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Systems Analysis
- Mathematics
- Systems Evaluation
- Time Management
- Learning Strategies
- Coordination
- Social Perceptiveness
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
- Instructing
- Service Orientation
Only in Animal Breeders
- None