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)
Dietetic Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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Comparison table
| Metric | Dietetic Technicians | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $37,640 | $37,450 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 31,560 | 441,050 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 2 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Monitoring, Instructing | Speaking, Service Orientation, Judgment and Decision Making, Quality Control Analysis, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Rehabilitation Counselors, Allergists and Immunologists, Food Service Managers, Medical and Health Services Managers | Waiters and Waitresses, Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders, Baristas, Dishwashers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
75%
9 of 12 target skills
Target-only skills
3
Current-only skills
6
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
- Speaking—
- Monitoring—
- Service Orientation—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Critical Thinking—
- Coordination—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Time Management—
- Active Listening—
Only in Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
- Management of Personnel Resources
Only in Dietetic Technicians
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Instructing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning