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)
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Database Administrators
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Comparison table
| Metric | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | Database Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $116,580 | $104,620 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 435,370 | 69,990 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Speaking | Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making |
| Related careers | Business Intelligence Analysts, Computer Programmers, Statisticians, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Penetration Testers, Web Developers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer User Support Specialists |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
59%
10 of 17 target skills
Target-only skills
7
Current-only skills
0
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
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving+0.5 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
- Active Listening+0.4 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.6 level
- Active Learning+0.6 level
- Speaking+0.6 level
- Writing+0.5 level
- Monitoring+0.3 level
- Coordination+0.1 level
Only in Database Administrators
- Programming
- Operations Analysis
- Systems Analysis
- Systems Evaluation
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
Only in Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- None