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)
Technical Writers
Career B (or your target career)
Statistical Assistants
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Comparison table
| Metric | Technical Writers | Statistical Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $90,390 | $50,330 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 45,500 | 4,710 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | Not recorded |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Writing, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking | Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving |
| Related careers | Computer Programmers, Database Administrators, Correspondence Clerks, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Database 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
1
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—
- Critical Thinking—
- Active Learning+0.1 level
- Writing—
- Speaking—
- Active Listening—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Time Management—
- Monitoring—
Only in Statistical Assistants
- Mathematics
- Complex Problem Solving
- Programming
Only in Technical Writers
- Coordination