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)
Locomotive Engineers
Career B (or your target career)
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
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Comparison table
| Metric | Locomotive Engineers | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $81,410 | $58,870 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 33,470 | 10,700 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Active Listening | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing |
| Related careers | Traffic Technicians, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Power Distributors and Dispatchers, Hoist and Winch Operators | Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Recycling and Reclamation Workers, Chemical Plant and System Operators, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
90%
9 of 10 target skills
Target-only skills
1
Current-only skills
3
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—
- Operations Monitoring—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Time Management—
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Monitoring—
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
Only in Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- Writing
Only in Locomotive Engineers
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Coordination