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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)

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Career B (or your target career)

Statistical Assistants

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Comparison table

MetricSurveying and Mapping TechniciansStatistical Assistants
National median salary$54,240$50,330
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment58,0104,710
Typical educationNot recordedNot recorded
Job zone34
Important skillsReading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematics, Active ListeningMathematics, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving
Related careersMining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, Hydrologists, Calibration Technologists and Technicians, Traffic TechniciansDatabase Administrators, Operations Research Analysts, Biostatisticians, 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+1.3 level
  • Reading Comprehension+0.3 level
  • Critical Thinking+0.3 level
  • Complex Problem Solving+0.3 level
  • Speaking+0.8 level
  • Active Listening+0.6 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Monitoring

Only in Statistical Assistants

  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Programming

Only in Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  • None