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)
Paperhangers
Career B (or your target career)
Roofers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Paperhangers | Roofers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $52,140 | $55,440 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,570 | 135,490 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Coordination, Speaking, Active Listening, Time Management, Critical Thinking | Coordination, Monitoring, Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Floor Sanders and Finishers, Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters, Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic, Roofers | Glaziers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Carpet Installers, Sheet Metal Workers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
20%
1 of 5 target skills
Target-only skills
4
Current-only skills
2
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
- Coordination+1.0 level
Only in Roofers
- Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Only in Paperhangers
- Active Listening
- Speaking