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)
Phlebotomists
Career B (or your target career)
Cytotechnologists
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Comparison table
| Metric | Phlebotomists | Cytotechnologists |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $45,230 | Not published |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 143,540 | Not published |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 3 | 5 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking, Active Listening | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Endoscopy Technicians, Medical Records Specialists, Cytotechnologists | Medical Equipment Preparers, Surgical Assistants, Ophthalmic Medical Technicians, Surgical Technologists |
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
- Reading Comprehension+0.4 level
- Critical Thinking+0.6 level
- Active Listening+0.4 level
- Complex Problem Solving+0.4 level
- Speaking—
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.2 level
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Active Learning+0.5 level
- Monitoring—
- Writing+0.4 level
Only in Cytotechnologists
- Time Management
Only in Phlebotomists
- Service Orientation
- Instructing
- Coordination
- Learning Strategies