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)
Glaziers
Career B (or your target career)
Roofers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Glaziers | Roofers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $57,080 | $55,440 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 58,480 | 135,490 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Time Management, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Speaking | Coordination, Monitoring, Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters, Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Furniture Finishers, Roofers | Glaziers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Carpet Installers, Sheet Metal Workers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
60%
3 of 5 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
2
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
- Coordination+0.9 level
- Time Management+0.3 level
- Critical Thinking—
Only in Roofers
- Monitoring
- Operation and Control
Only in Glaziers
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking