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)
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Career B (or your target career)
Animal Trainers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Athletes and Sports Competitors | Animal Trainers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $66,710 | $39,990 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,070 | 18,770 |
| Typical education | Less than a High School Diploma | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Monitoring | Instructing, Learning Strategies, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Learning |
| Related careers | Training and Development Managers, Sports Medicine Physicians, Recreation Workers, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | Training and Development Managers, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
85%
11 of 13 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
2
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
- Instructing+0.1 level
- Speaking—
- Critical Thinking+0.3 level
- Active Learning+0.1 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Active Listening—
- Monitoring+0.5 level
- Coordination—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Time Management—
Only in Animal Trainers
- Learning Strategies
- Service Orientation
Only in Athletes and Sports Competitors
- Reading Comprehension
- Persuasion