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)
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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Comparison table
| Metric | Construction Laborers | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $47,120 | $63,800 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,096,780 | 465,840 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Job zone | 2 | 3 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Operation and Control, Active Listening, Coordination, Operations Monitoring | Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Segmental Pavers, Machine Feeders and Offbearers, Sheet Metal Workers | Carpenters, Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Millwrights, Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
36%
4 of 11 target skills
Target-only skills
7
Current-only skills
1
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
- Operation and Control—
- Speaking—
- Operations Monitoring+0.1 level
- Coordination—
Only in Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Critical Thinking
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
Only in Construction Laborers
- Active Listening