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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 Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Career B (or your target career)

Computer Programmers

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Comparison table

MetricComputer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersComputer Programmers
National median salary$68,120$100,390
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment28,50092,230
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)Bachelor's Degree
Job zone24
Important skillsProgramming, Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations MonitoringProgramming, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis
Related careersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers, Computer Programmers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticComputer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Data Scientists, Computer User Support Specialists, Web Administrators
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers dashboardComputer Programmers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

72%

13 of 18 target skills

Target-only skills

5

Current-only skills

3

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

  • Programming—
  • Complex Problem Solving+0.8 level
  • Active Listening+1.0 level
  • Critical Thinking+0.4 level
  • Quality Control Analysis+0.4 level
  • Systems Analysis+0.1 level
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Judgment and Decision Making+0.3 level
  • Speaking+0.4 level
  • Mathematics—
  • Systems Evaluation+0.6 level
  • Time Management+0.1 level
  • Monitoring—

Only in Computer Programmers

  • Writing
  • Operations Analysis
  • Active Learning
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordination

Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Troubleshooting