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)
Pharmacy Aides
Career B (or your target career)
Office Clerks, General
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Comparison table
| Metric | Pharmacy Aides | Office Clerks, General |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $37,680 | $45,010 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 39,530 | 2,464,940 |
| 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 | Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Reading Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Writing, Coordination |
| Related careers | Medical Records Specialists, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, Customer Service Representatives | Word Processors and Typists, Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Brokerage Clerks |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
78%
7 of 9 target skills
Target-only skills
2
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
- Active Listening+0.5 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
- Speaking+0.1 level
- Service Orientation—
- Critical Thinking+0.1 level
- Social Perceptiveness+0.1 level
- Coordination+0.3 level
Only in Office Clerks, General
- Writing
- Time Management
Only in Pharmacy Aides
- Judgment and Decision Making