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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 Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Career B (or your target career)

Subway and Streetcar Operators

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Comparison table

MetricRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersSubway and Streetcar Operators
National median salary$60,600$86,380
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment3,92010,200
Typical educationHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsOperation and Control, Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Speaking, Complex Problem SolvingOperations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Active Listening, Speaking, Monitoring
Related careersLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines, Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance, Ship EngineersParking Attendants, Traffic Technicians, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Airfield Operations Specialists
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers dashboardSubway and Streetcar Operators dashboard

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

86%

12 of 14 target skills

Target-only skills

2

Current-only skills

2

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

  • Operation and Control+0.3 level
  • Operations Monitoring+0.1 level
  • Active Listening—
  • Speaking—
  • Monitoring—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Time Management—
  • Critical Thinking+0.3 level
  • Active Learning+0.3 level
  • Coordination—
  • Complex Problem Solving—

Only in Subway and Streetcar Operators

  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness

Only in Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Troubleshooting