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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)

Mechanical Engineers

Career B (or your target career)

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

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Comparison table

MetricMechanical EngineersElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers
National median salary$104,110Not published
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment296,810Not published
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone42
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Science, MathematicsOperations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking
Related careersElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Mechanical Engineers dashboardElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

83%

5 of 6 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

14

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

  • Operations Monitoring—
  • Quality Control Analysis—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Speaking—

Only in Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

  • Troubleshooting

Only in Mechanical Engineers

  • Active Listening
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Operations Analysis
  • Active Learning
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Technology Design
  • Coordination
  • Time Management