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)
Dietetic Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Animal Scientists | Dietetic Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $68,940 | $37,640 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 3,100 | 31,560 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree |
| Job zone | 5 | 3 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing | Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Monitoring, Instructing |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Dietetic Technicians, Biological Technicians, Agricultural Inspectors | Rehabilitation Counselors, Allergists and Immunologists, Food Service Managers, Medical and Health Services Managers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
15 of 15 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
7
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
- Speaking—
- Active Listening—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Writing—
- Learning Strategies—
- Monitoring—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Instructing—
- Service Orientation+0.5 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking—
- Active Learning—
- Time Management—
- Coordination—
Only in Dietetic Technicians
- None
Only in Animal Scientists
- Science
- Systems Analysis
- Mathematics
- Systems Evaluation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Persuasion
- Negotiation