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)
Opticians, Dispensing
Career B (or your target career)
Dental Assistants
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Comparison table
| Metric | Opticians, Dispensing | Dental Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $47,260 | $48,070 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 73,530 | 387,790 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Job zone | 3 | 3 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation | Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Skincare Specialists, Phlebotomists, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Medical Appliance Technicians | Chiropractors, Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric, Dermatologists, Cardiologists |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
91%
10 of 11 target skills
Target-only skills
1
Current-only skills
4
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
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Service Orientation—
- Active Learning+0.1 level
- Monitoring—
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Writing—
- Critical Thinking—
- Complex Problem Solving—
Only in Dental Assistants
- Instructing
Only in Opticians, Dispensing
- Persuasion
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making