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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)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Career B (or your target career)

Mechanical Engineers

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Comparison table

MetricElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansMechanical Engineers
National median salary$78,190$104,110
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment95,130296,810
Typical educationNot recordedBachelor's Degree
Job zone34
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Active ListeningReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Science, Mathematics
Related careersElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Avionics Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Drafters, Automotive Engineering TechniciansElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians dashboardMechanical Engineers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

68%

13 of 19 target skills

Target-only skills

6

Current-only skills

3

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+0.6 level
  • Active Listening+0.6 level
  • Critical Thinking+0.5 level
  • Complex Problem Solving+1.4 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making+1.2 level
  • Active Learning+0.9 level
  • Speaking+0.8 level
  • Systems Evaluation+0.9 level
  • Systems Analysis+0.9 level
  • Writing+0.8 level
  • Monitoring+1.1 level
  • Operations Monitoring+0.6 level
  • Quality Control Analysis+1.0 level

Only in Mechanical Engineers

  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Analysis
  • Technology Design
  • Coordination
  • Time Management

Only in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance