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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)

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

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Comparison table

MetricComputer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
National median salary$68,120$53,710
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment28,50034,000
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsProgramming, Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations MonitoringOperations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking
Related careersEngine and Other Machine Assemblers, Computer Programmers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticBoilermakers, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Machinists, Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers dashboardEngine and Other Machine Assemblers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

100%

7 of 7 target skills

Target-only skills

0

Current-only skills

9

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

  • Operations Monitoring—
  • Quality Control Analysis+0.1 level
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Monitoring—
  • Active Listening—
  • Speaking—
  • Critical Thinking—

Only in Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

  • None

Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

  • Programming
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Mathematics
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Operation and Control
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Troubleshooting
  • Time Management