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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)

Computer Hardware Engineers

Career B (or your target career)

Mechanical Engineers

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Comparison table

MetricComputer Hardware EngineersMechanical Engineers
National median salary$161,740$104,110
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment76,660296,810
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree
Job zone44
Important skillsCritical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing, Complex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Science, Mathematics
Related careersComputer Systems Analysts, Photonics Engineers, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

84%

16 of 19 target skills

Target-only skills

3

Current-only skills

1

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+0.3 level
  • Active Listening+0.1 level
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics+1.1 level
  • Complex Problem Solving+0.4 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making+0.2 level
  • Operations Analysis+0.4 level
  • Active Learning+0.1 level
  • Speaking
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis+0.4 level
  • Writing
  • Monitoring+0.9 level
  • Operations Monitoring+0.6 level
  • Coordination+0.3 level
  • Time Management+0.4 level

Only in Mechanical Engineers

  • Science
  • Technology Design
  • Quality Control Analysis

Only in Computer Hardware Engineers

  • Instructing