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)
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Career B (or your target career)
Data Scientists
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Comparison table
| Metric | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Data Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $54,240 | $120,230 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 58,010 | 262,440 |
| Typical education | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 3 | 4 |
| Important skills | Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematics, Active Listening | Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Programming |
| Related careers | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, Hydrologists, Calibration Technologists and Technicians, Traffic Technicians | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, Data Warehousing Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
75%
9 of 12 target skills
Target-only skills
3
Current-only skills
0
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
- Mathematics+1.4 level
- Critical Thinking+1.0 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.9 level
- Complex Problem Solving+1.0 level
- Speaking+0.8 level
- Active Listening+0.8 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+1.0 level
- Monitoring+0.4 level
- Time Management—
Only in Data Scientists
- Programming
- Active Learning
- Writing
Only in Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- None