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 Scientists
Career B (or your target career)
Animal Breeders
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Comparison table
| Metric | Animal Scientists | Animal Breeders |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $68,940 | $51,130 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 3,100 | 1,330 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 5 | 2 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing | Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Dietetic Technicians, Biological Technicians, Agricultural Inspectors | Agricultural Inspectors, Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products, Food Scientists and Technologists, Fishing and Hunting Workers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
8 of 8 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
14
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
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Active Learning—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Monitoring—
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Science—
Only in Animal Breeders
- None
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