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)
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
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Comparison table
| Metric | Motorboat Operators | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $47,520 | $58,870 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,480 | 10,700 |
| 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, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing |
| Related careers | Transportation Inspectors, Highway Maintenance Workers, Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders, Industrial Truck and Tractor 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
80%
8 of 10 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
6
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—
- Time Management—
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Monitoring—
- Active Listening+0.1 level
- Speaking—
Only in Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
Only in Motorboat Operators
- Equipment Maintenance
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness