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)
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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Comparison table
| Metric | Phlebotomists | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $45,230 | $64,400 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 143,540 | 648,410 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Some College Courses |
| Job zone | 3 | 3 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking, Active Listening | Service Orientation, Coordination, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Endoscopy Technicians, Medical Records Specialists, Cytotechnologists | Anesthesiologists, Surgical Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
88%
14 of 16 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
0
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
- Service Orientation+1.0 level
- Coordination+1.0 level
- Social Perceptiveness+1.1 level
- Speaking+0.4 level
- Active Listening+0.5 level
- Monitoring+1.0 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.6 level
- Critical Thinking+0.8 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.4 level
- Active Learning+0.3 level
- Complex Problem Solving+0.3 level
- Writing+0.1 level
- Learning Strategies—
- Instructing—
Only in Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Time Management
- Systems Analysis
Only in Phlebotomists
- None