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)
Cooks, Private Household
Career B (or your target career)
Waiters and Waitresses
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Comparison table
| Metric | Cooks, Private Household | Waiters and Waitresses |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $47,940 | $35,230 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,100 | 2,270,910 |
| Typical education | Post-Secondary Certificate | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 2 |
| Important skills | Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving | Service Orientation, Speaking, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination |
| Related careers | Food Scientists and Technologists, Dishwashers, Dietetic Technicians, Bartenders | Dishwashers, Cashiers, Concierges, Cooks, Fast Food |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
83%
5 of 6 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
- Service Orientation—
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Monitoring—
Only in Waiters and Waitresses
- Coordination
Only in Cooks, Private Household
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making