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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)

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Career B (or your target career)

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

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Comparison table

MetricOffice Machine Operators, Except ComputerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
National median salary$40,960$50,690
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment25,130169,450
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsOperation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Judgment and Decision MakingOperations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer dashboardComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

62%

8 of 13 target skills

Target-only skills

5

Current-only skills

1

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+1.0 level
  • Operation and Control+1.3 level
  • Monitoring+0.6 level
  • Critical Thinking+1.0 level
  • Active Listening+0.1 level
  • Speaking—
  • Time Management+0.3 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making+0.4 level

Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Repairing

Only in Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

  • Reading Comprehension