CDCareer Decision

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)

Construction Laborers

Career B (or your target career)

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

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Comparison table

MetricConstruction LaborersDrywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
National median salary$47,120$58,930
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment1,096,78083,080
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)Less than a High School Diploma
Job zone22
Important skillsSpeaking, Operation and Control, Active Listening, Coordination, Operations MonitoringCritical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Monitoring, Time Management
Related careersMolders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Segmental Pavers, Machine Feeders and Offbearers, Sheet Metal WorkersWoodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Carpet Installers
Construction Laborers dashboardDrywall and Ceiling Tile Installers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

0%

0 of 1 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

5

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

  • None

Only in Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

  • Critical Thinking

Only in Construction Laborers

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Coordination
  • Operations Monitoring