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)
Statistical Assistants
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Comparison table
| Metric | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | Statistical Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $116,580 | $50,330 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 435,370 | 4,710 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Speaking | Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving |
| Related careers | Business Intelligence Analysts, Computer Programmers, Statisticians, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Database Administrators, Operations Research Analysts, Biostatisticians, Computer Systems Analysts |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
75%
9 of 12 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
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking—
- Active Learning+0.3 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Writing+0.4 level
- Speaking+0.5 level
- Active Listening+0.1 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Monitoring—
Only in Statistical Assistants
- Mathematics
- Time Management
- Programming
Only in Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Coordination