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)
Roofers
Career B (or your target career)
Tapers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Roofers | Tapers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $55,440 | $68,270 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 135,490 | 12,840 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Coordination, Monitoring, Operation and Control, Time Management, Critical Thinking | Monitoring, Active Listening, Time Management, Speaking, Coordination |
| Related careers | Glaziers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Carpet Installers, Sheet Metal Workers | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand, Structural Iron and Steel Workers, Painters, Construction and Maintenance, Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
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0 of 0 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
5
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
- None
Only in Tapers
- None
Only in Roofers
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking