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)
Rail Car Repairers
Career B (or your target career)
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
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Comparison table
| Metric | Rail Car Repairers | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $67,530 | $47,880 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 21,350 | 36,060 |
| 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 | Troubleshooting, Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Critical Thinking, Quality Control Analysis | Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Signal and Track Switch Repairers, Millwrights, Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Millwrights, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
80%
8 of 10 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
- Repairing—
- Equipment Maintenance+0.4 level
- Troubleshooting—
- Operations Monitoring—
- Operation and Control—
- Critical Thinking—
- Active Listening—
- Quality Control Analysis—
Only in Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Equipment Selection
- Complex Problem Solving
Only in Rail Car Repairers
- Speaking