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)
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Career B (or your target career)
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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Comparison table
| Metric | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $76,870 | $63,870 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 17,920 | 5,970 |
| Typical education | Bachelor's Degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 2 |
| Important skills | Active Listening, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving | Mathematics, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis |
| Related careers | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Robotics Technicians, Industrial Engineers | Boilermakers, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Mechanical Drafters |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
63%
5 of 8 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
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Monitoring—
- Complex Problem Solving—
Only in Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
- Mathematics
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
Only in Electrical and Electronics Drafters
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Time Management
- Coordination