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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)

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Career B (or your target career)

Helpers--Electricians

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Comparison table

MetricTelecommunications Line Installers and RepairersHelpers--Electricians
National median salary$74,330$42,670
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment97,72063,630
Typical educationNot recordedHigh School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job zone22
Important skillsSpeaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Reading ComprehensionActive Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Quality Control Analysis, Coordination
Related careersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Pipelayers, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersElectrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, Carpenters, Riggers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

100%

7 of 7 target skills

Target-only skills

0

Current-only skills

8

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
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordination
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Only in Helpers--Electricians

  • None

Only in Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Installation
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Repairing