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)
Home Appliance Repairers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | Home Appliance Repairers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $51,320 | $50,990 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,040 | 32,150 |
| 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 | Repairing, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, Operations Monitoring |
| Related careers | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Electricians, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, Home Appliance Repairers | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, Lighting Technicians, Mechanical Engineers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
73%
11 of 15 target skills
Target-only skills
4
Current-only skills
1
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
- Repairing+0.8 level
- Critical Thinking+0.1 level
- Troubleshooting+0.6 level
- Speaking—
- Quality Control Analysis+0.6 level
- Active Listening+0.1 level
- Reading Comprehension—
- Complex Problem Solving+0.5 level
- Installation—
- Service Orientation+0.6 level
- Time Management+0.1 level
Only in Home Appliance Repairers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Equipment Selection
Only in Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Operation and Control