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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)

Statisticians

Career B (or your target career)

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

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Comparison table

MetricStatisticiansGeographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
National median salary$105,650$116,580
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment29,030435,370
Typical educationMaster's DegreeNot recorded
Job zone54
Important skillsMathematics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Active ListeningReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Speaking
Related careersDatabase Architects, Management Analysts, Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsBusiness Intelligence Analysts, Computer Programmers, Statisticians, Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

90%

9 of 10 target skills

Target-only skills

1

Current-only skills

7

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

  • Reading Comprehension—
  • Complex Problem Solving—
  • Critical Thinking—
  • Active Listening—
  • Monitoring+0.6 level
  • Writing—
  • Speaking—
  • Active Learning—
  • Judgment and Decision Making—

Only in Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

  • Coordination

Only in Statisticians

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Learning Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Systems Analysis
  • Programming