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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 Programmers

Career B (or your target career)

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

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Comparison table

Metric	Computer Programmers	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
National median salary	$100,390	$68,120
Local median salary	Not published	Not published
National employment	92,230	28,500
Typical education	Bachelor's Degree	High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone	4	2
Important skills	Programming, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis	Programming, Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring
Related careers	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Data Scientists, Computer User Support Specialists, Web Administrators	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Computer Programmers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

81%

13 of 16 target skills

Target-only skills

Current-only skills

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

Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting

Only in Computer Programmers

Writing
Operations Analysis
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination