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)
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Career B (or your target career)
Paperhangers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | Paperhangers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $40,470 | $52,140 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 7,490 | 1,570 |
| Typical education | Less than a High School Diploma | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Coordination, Speaking, Active Listening, Monitoring, Time Management | Coordination, Speaking, Active Listening, Time Management, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Construction Laborers, Paperhangers, Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | Floor Sanders and Finishers, Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters, Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic, Roofers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
67%
2 of 3 target skills
Target-only skills
1
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
- Speaking+0.4 level
- Coordination+0.3 level
Only in Paperhangers
- Active Listening
Only in Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
- None