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)
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Career B (or your target career)
Athletic Trainers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | Athletic Trainers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $40,710 | $62,520 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 15,780 | 30,500 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Master's Degree |
| Job zone | 2 | 5 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Active Listening, Monitoring | Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring |
| Related careers | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, Education Administrators, Postsecondary, Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Training and Development Specialists, Registered Nurses, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
69%
11 of 16 target skills
Target-only skills
5
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
- Active Listening+1.0 level
- Critical Thinking+0.6 level
- Monitoring+1.0 level
- Speaking+0.9 level
- Judgment and Decision Making+0.8 level
- Social Perceptiveness+1.3 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.8 level
- Active Learning+1.0 level
- Complex Problem Solving+0.6 level
- Coordination—
- Learning Strategies+1.0 level
Only in Athletic Trainers
- Service Orientation
- Instructing
- Writing
- Time Management
- Persuasion
Only in Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
- None