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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)

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Career B (or your target career)

Construction Laborers

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Comparison table

MetricDrywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersConstruction Laborers
National median salary$58,930$47,120
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment83,0801,096,780
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 ManagementSpeaking, Operation and Control, Active Listening, Coordination, Operations Monitoring
Related careersWoodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Carpet InstallersMolders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic, Segmental Pavers, Machine Feeders and Offbearers, Sheet Metal Workers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers dashboardConstruction Laborers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

0%

0 of 5 target skills

Target-only skills

5

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

  • None

Only in Construction Laborers

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Coordination
  • Operations Monitoring

Only in Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

  • Critical Thinking