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)
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Career B (or your target career)
Helpers--Electricians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Helpers--Electricians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $63,800 | $42,670 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 465,840 | 63,630 |
| Typical education | Post-Secondary Certificate | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 2 |
| Important skills | Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Monitoring | Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Quality Control Analysis, Coordination |
| Related careers | Carpenters, Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Millwrights, Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Carpenters, Riggers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
71%
5 of 7 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
6
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
- Speaking—
- Critical Thinking—
- Coordination—
- Troubleshooting—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
Only in Helpers--Electricians
- Active Listening
- Quality Control Analysis
Only in Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Repairing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Operation and Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Operations Monitoring