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)
Riggers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | Riggers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $51,320 | $62,640 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,040 | 22,530 |
| 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 | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Active Listening, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension |
| Related careers | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Electricians, Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers, Home Appliance Repairers | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians, Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
64%
7 of 11 target skills
Target-only skills
4
Current-only skills
5
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
- Operation and Control+0.3 level
- Active Listening—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Critical Thinking—
- Time Management—
- Speaking—
- Complex Problem Solving+0.5 level
Only in Riggers
- Operations Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision Making
Only in Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Repairing
- Service Orientation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Installation
- Troubleshooting