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)
Light Truck Drivers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Light Truck Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $49,690 | $44,860 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 147,240 | 983,300 |
| 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 | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking | Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Active Listening, Operation and Control |
| Related careers | Hoist and Winch Operators, Pile Driver Operators, Crane and Tower Operators, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation | Stockers and Order Fillers, Parking Attendants, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation, First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
14%
1 of 7 target skills
Target-only skills
6
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
- Operation and Control—
Only in Light Truck Drivers
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Only in Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
- Operations Monitoring