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)
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Career B (or your target career)
Dental Laboratory Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Manicurists and Pedicurists | Dental Laboratory Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $35,760 | $49,610 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 152,770 | 34,410 |
| 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 | Speaking, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Operations Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making |
| Related careers | Foundry Mold and Coremakers, Etchers and Engravers, Dental Laboratory Technicians, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | Endoscopy Technicians, Etchers and Engravers, Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters, Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
20%
2 of 10 target skills
Target-only skills
8
Current-only skills
2
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
- Active Listening+0.1 level
- Speaking+0.4 level
Only in Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Operations Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
Only in Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness