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)
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Career B (or your target career)
Crane and Tower Operators
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Comparison table
| Metric | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Crane and Tower Operators |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $49,690 | $68,080 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 147,240 | 42,890 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Job zone | 2 | 3 |
| Important skills | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Active Listening |
| Related careers | Hoist and Winch Operators, Pile Driver Operators, Crane and Tower Operators, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand, Construction Laborers, Maintenance Workers, Machinery, Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
22%
2 of 9 target skills
Target-only skills
7
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
- Operation and Control+0.6 level
- Operations Monitoring+0.6 level
Only in Crane and Tower Operators
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
Only in Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
- None