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)
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Geothermal Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | Geothermal Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $53,350 | $49,230 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 6,980 | 176,300 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 4 | 2 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Time Management, Writing | Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Electrical Engineers, Materials Scientists, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Geothermal Technicians | 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
56%
10 of 18 target skills
Target-only skills
8
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+1.4 level
- Monitoring+0.4 level
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Coordination+0.1 level
- Active Listening—
- Writing—
- Speaking—
Only in Geothermal Technicians
- Troubleshooting
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- Active Learning
- Repairing
- Installation
- Systems Analysis
Only in Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Time Management