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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)

Cytotechnologists

Career B (or your target career)

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricCytotechnologistsRadiologic Technologists and Technicians
National median salaryNot published$80,110
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employmentNot published230,490
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeNot recorded
Job zone53
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision MakingActive Listening, Reading Comprehension, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Speaking
Related careersMedical Equipment Preparers, Surgical Assistants, Ophthalmic Medical Technicians, Surgical TechnologistsRespiratory Therapists, Medical Assistants, Anesthesiologist Assistants, Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

64%

9 of 14 target skills

Target-only skills

5

Current-only skills

2

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

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring+0.1 level
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Time Management
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Only in Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

  • Service Orientation
  • Operation and Control
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Coordination
  • Quality Control Analysis

Only in Cytotechnologists

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Learning