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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)

Robotics Engineers

Career B (or your target career)

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

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Comparison table

MetricRobotics EngineersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
National median salary$122,930$68,120
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment154,07028,500
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone42
Important skillsCritical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Monitoring, Systems AnalysisProgramming, Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring
Related careersIndustrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEngine and Other Machine Assemblers, Computer Programmers, Computer Hardware Engineers, Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

94%

15 of 16 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

13

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

  • Programming—
  • Monitoring—
  • Complex Problem Solving—
  • Mathematics—
  • Systems Analysis—
  • Operations Monitoring+0.3 level
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Active Listening—
  • Systems Evaluation—
  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—
  • Quality Control Analysis—
  • Speaking—
  • Troubleshooting—
  • Time Management—

Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

  • Operation and Control

Only in Robotics Engineers

  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Technology Design
  • Learning Strategies
  • Coordination
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Operations Analysis
  • Equipment Selection
  • Science
  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Instructing
  • Persuasion
  • Social Perceptiveness