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)
Office Clerks, General
Career B (or your target career)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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Comparison table
| Metric | Office Clerks, General | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $45,010 | $50,670 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,464,940 | 1,373,680 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Writing, Coordination | Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Writing |
| Related careers | Word Processors and Typists, Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Brokerage Clerks | Loan Officers, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents, Bill and Account Collectors, Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
75%
6 of 8 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
3
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+0.3 level
- Active Listening+0.3 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
- Writing—
- Speaking+0.1 level
- Time Management+0.1 level
Only in Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
Only in Office Clerks, General
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination