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)
Mathematicians
Career B (or your target career)
Software Developers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Mathematicians | Software Developers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $126,710 | $135,980 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,030 | 1,687,890 |
| Typical education | Doctoral Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 5 | 4 |
| Important skills | Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension | Programming, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Reading Comprehension |
| Related careers | Nanosystems Engineers, Software Developers, Geneticists, Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Information Technology Project Managers, Penetration Testers, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, Data Scientists |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
69%
11 of 16 target skills
Target-only skills
5
Current-only skills
4
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
- Critical Thinking—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Systems Analysis+0.1 level
- Active Learning—
- Active Listening—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Systems Evaluation+0.5 level
- Writing—
- Speaking—
- Monitoring+0.5 level
Only in Software Developers
- Programming
- Technology Design
- Operations Analysis
- Time Management
- Coordination
Only in Mathematicians
- Mathematics
- Science
- Learning Strategies
- Instructing