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)
Geothermal Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
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Comparison table
| Metric | Geothermal Technicians | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $49,230 | $77,320 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 176,300 | 3,510 |
| 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, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking | Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Troubleshooting |
| Related careers | 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 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, Hydroelectric Plant Technicians, Geothermal Technicians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
94%
15 of 16 target skills
Target-only skills
1
Current-only skills
3
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—
- Operation and Control—
- Critical Thinking—
- Equipment Maintenance—
- Troubleshooting—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Monitoring—
- Active Listening—
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Repairing—
- Writing—
- Coordination—
- Speaking—
- Complex Problem Solving+0.1 level
- Judgment and Decision Making—
Only in Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- Time Management
Only in Geothermal Technicians
- Active Learning
- Installation
- Systems Analysis