CDCareer Decision

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)

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Career B (or your target career)

Carpet Installers

Opens your browser print dialog — choose “Save as PDF”.

Comparison table

MetricDrywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersCarpet Installers
National median salary$58,930$50,340
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment83,08013,780
Typical educationLess than a High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsCritical Thinking, Speaking, Coordination, Monitoring, Time ManagementMonitoring, Coordination, Time Management, Quality Control Analysis, Mathematics
Related careersWoodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Carpet InstallersStone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Segmental Pavers, Glaziers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers dashboardCarpet Installers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

17%

1 of 6 target skills

Target-only skills

5

Current-only skills

0

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

  • Critical Thinking+0.3 level

Only in Carpet Installers

  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics
  • Time Management
  • Quality Control Analysis

Only in Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

  • None