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)
Waiters and Waitresses
Career B (or your target career)
Concierges
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Comparison table
| Metric | Waiters and Waitresses | Concierges |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $35,230 | $38,950 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,270,910 | 49,240 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Speaking, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination | Service Orientation, Speaking, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination |
| Related careers | Dishwashers, Cashiers, Concierges, Cooks, Fast Food | Flight Attendants, Customer Service Representatives, Food Servers, Nonrestaurant, Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
55%
6 of 11 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
- Service Orientation+1.0 level
- Active Listening+1.4 level
- Social Perceptiveness+0.5 level
- Speaking+0.8 level
- Coordination+0.4 level
- Monitoring+0.1 level
Only in Concierges
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Persuasion
Only in Waiters and Waitresses
- None