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)
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Career B (or your target career)
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $51,320 | $53,710 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,040 | 34,000 |
| 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 | Repairing, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Active Listening, Quality Control Analysis | Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking |
| Related careers | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Electricians, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, Home Appliance Repairers | Boilermakers, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, Machinists, Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
71%
5 of 7 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
7
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
- Quality Control Analysis+0.3 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Critical Thinking—
Only in Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- Operations Monitoring
- Monitoring
Only in Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Repairing
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
- Installation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Operation and Control
- Troubleshooting