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)
Photonics Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Automotive Engineering Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Photonics Technicians | Automotive Engineering Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $78,350 | $74,510 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 59,930 | 36,190 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree |
| Job zone | 3 | 3 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Quality Control Analysis, Critical Thinking, Operations Monitoring | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Quality Control Analysis, Writing |
| Related careers | Mechanical Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | Aerospace Engineers, Mechatronics Engineers, Medical Equipment Repairers, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
88%
15 of 17 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
- Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
- Speaking+0.3 level
- Critical Thinking—
- Writing+0.1 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Operations Monitoring—
- Active Listening—
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.1 level
- Monitoring+0.1 level
- Repairing+0.1 level
- Equipment Maintenance—
- Troubleshooting—
- Active Learning—
- Coordination—
Only in Automotive Engineering Technicians
- Mathematics
- Social Perceptiveness
Only in Photonics Technicians
- Time Management