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)
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Career B (or your target career)
Penetration Testers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | Penetration Testers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $102,440 | $116,580 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 365,740 | 435,370 |
| Typical education | Master's Degree | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 5 | 4 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Complex Problem Solving | Critical Thinking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Programming, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, Mechanical Engineers, Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Computer and Information Systems Managers, Quality Control Analysts, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, Database Architects |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
86%
12 of 14 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
9
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
- Critical Thinking—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Writing—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Active Listening—
- Systems Evaluation+0.1 level
- Active Learning—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Monitoring—
- Systems Analysis—
- Speaking—
- Time Management—
Only in Penetration Testers
- Programming
- Quality Control Analysis
Only in Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Mathematics
- Social Perceptiveness
- Operations Analysis
- Science
- Learning Strategies
- Instructing
- Technology Design
- Service Orientation
- Coordination