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)
Motorboat Operators
Career B (or your target career)
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
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Comparison table
| Metric | Motorboat Operators | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $47,520 | $46,420 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,480 | 774,420 |
| 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 | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Monitoring, Speaking | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Coordination, Equipment Maintenance |
| Related careers | Transportation Inspectors, Highway Maintenance Workers, Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics, Helpers--Production Workers, Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators, Engine and Other Machine Assemblers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
6 of 6 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
8
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—
- Equipment Maintenance—
- Troubleshooting—
- Time Management—
- Coordination—
Only in Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- None
Only in Motorboat Operators
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Social Perceptiveness