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)
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Career B (or your target career)
Conservation Scientists
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Comparison table
| Metric | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Conservation Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $94,980 | $73,010 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 6,690 | 25,950 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 5 | 4 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Science, Instructing, Writing | Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking, Science |
| Related careers | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary, Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Conservation Scientists | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Biologists, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
89%
17 of 19 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
2
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—
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Writing—
- Science—
- Critical Thinking—
- Time Management—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Active Learning—
- Monitoring—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Service Orientation—
- Systems Evaluation+0.1 level
- Coordination+0.1 level
- Mathematics—
- Systems Analysis—
Only in Conservation Scientists
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
Only in Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies