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)
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Career B (or your target career)
Geothermal Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Geothermal Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $77,320 | $49,230 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 3,510 | 176,300 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Troubleshooting | Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, Hydroelectric Plant Technicians, Geothermal Technicians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Hydroelectric Production Managers, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
83%
15 of 18 target skills
Target-only skills
3
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
- Operations Monitoring+0.1 level
- Monitoring+0.6 level
- Troubleshooting+0.6 level
- Operation and Control—
- Quality Control Analysis+0.3 level
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking+0.1 level
- Equipment Maintenance+0.1 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.3 level
- Repairing+0.6 level
- Coordination+0.2 level
- Active Listening—
- Writing+0.1 level
- Speaking—
Only in Geothermal Technicians
- Active Learning
- Installation
- Systems Analysis
Only in Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- Time Management