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)
Computer Systems Analysts
Career B (or your target career)
Computer Programmers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Computer Systems Analysts | Computer Programmers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $105,850 | $100,390 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 519,530 | 92,230 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Active Listening | Programming, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis |
| Related careers | Document Management Specialists, Data Scientists, Penetration Testers, Blockchain Engineers | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Data Scientists, Computer User Support Specialists, Web Administrators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
18 of 18 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
4
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+0.9 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Active Listening—
- Critical Thinking—
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Systems Analysis—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Writing—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Operations Analysis—
- Speaking—
- Mathematics—
- Active Learning—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Time Management—
- Coordination—
- Monitoring—
Only in Computer Programmers
- None
Only in Computer Systems Analysts
- Learning Strategies
- Troubleshooting
- Service Orientation
- Operations Monitoring