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)
Security Guards
Career B (or your target career)
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
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Comparison table
| Metric | Security Guards | Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $38,020 | $92,100 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 1,283,470 | 24,500 |
| 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 | Active Listening, Monitoring, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Coordination | Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
| Related careers | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation, Airfield Operations Specialists, Firefighters | Calibration Technologists and Technicians, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
50%
4 of 8 target skills
Target-only skills
4
Current-only skills
4
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
- Active Listening—
- Critical Thinking—
- Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
- Speaking—
Only in Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Troubleshooting
Only in Security Guards
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Social Perceptiveness