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)

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

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Comparison table

MetricConstruction LaborersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
National median salary$47,120$41,220
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment1,096,78042,330
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsSpeaking, Operation and Control, Active Listening, Coordination, Operations MonitoringOperations Monitoring, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Speaking
Related careersMolders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Segmental Pavers, Machine Feeders and Offbearers, Sheet Metal WorkersFurnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners, Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

50%

1 of 2 target skills

Target-only skills

1

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

  • Operations Monitoring+0.5 level

Only in Machine Feeders and Offbearers

  • Monitoring

Only in Construction Laborers

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Coordination