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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 Technicians

Career B (or your target career)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

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Comparison table

MetricRobotics TechniciansElectronics Engineers, Except Computer
National median salary$73,900$130,220
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment15,52096,900
Typical educationAssociate's Degree or other 2-year degreeBachelor's Degree
Job zone34
Important skillsRepairing, Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Systems Analysis
Related careersLighting Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators, Mechanical EngineersAerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

81%

17 of 21 target skills

Target-only skills

4

Current-only skills

6

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

  • Complex Problem Solving+0.5 level
  • Critical Thinking+0.1 level
  • Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
  • Speaking+0.8 level
  • Systems Analysis+0.8 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making+0.8 level
  • Active Listening+0.4 level
  • Mathematics+0.4 level
  • Writing+0.9 level
  • Systems Evaluation+0.8 level
  • Monitoring+0.5 level
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Active Learning+0.4 level
  • Coordination
  • Learning Strategies
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operations Monitoring

Only in Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

  • Operations Analysis
  • Instructing
  • Technology Design
  • Science

Only in Robotics Technicians

  • Repairing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Time Management
  • Equipment Selection
  • Installation