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)
Robotics Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Opens your browser print dialog — choose “Save as PDF”.
Comparison table
| Metric | Robotics Technicians | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $73,900 | $68,120 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,520 | 28,500 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 3 | 2 |
| Important skills | Repairing, Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Reading Comprehension | Programming, Monitoring, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring |
| Related careers | Lighting Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Mechanical Engineers | Engine 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
8
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
- Monitoring+0.3 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Mathematics—
- Systems Analysis—
- Operations Monitoring+0.1 level
- Critical Thinking—
- Active Listening—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Operation and Control—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Quality Control Analysis—
- Speaking—
- Troubleshooting—
- Time Management+0.1 level
Only in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
- Programming
Only in Robotics Technicians
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Equipment Selection
- Installation
- Coordination
- Learning Strategies