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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)

Geodetic Surveyors

Career B (or your target career)

Statistical Assistants

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Comparison table

MetricGeodetic SurveyorsStatistical Assistants
National median salary$75,440$50,330
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment50,8304,710
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeNot recorded
Job zone44
Important skillsMathematics, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem SolvingMathematics, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving
Related careersAtmospheric and Space Scientists, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Statistical Assistants, Traffic TechniciansDatabase Administrators, Operations Research Analysts, Biostatisticians, Computer Systems Analysts

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

83%

10 of 12 target skills

Target-only skills

2

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

  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring

Only in Statistical Assistants

  • Time Management
  • Programming

Only in Geodetic Surveyors

  • Systems Evaluation
  • Science
  • Systems Analysis
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Coordination