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)
Cooks, Private Household
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Comparison table
| Metric | Waiters and Waitresses | Cooks, Private Household |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $35,230 | $47,940 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 2,270,910 | 1,100 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Job zone | 2 | 3 |
| Important skills | Service Orientation, Speaking, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination | Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving |
| Related careers | Dishwashers, Cashiers, Concierges, Cooks, Fast Food | Food Scientists and Technologists, Dishwashers, Dietetic Technicians, Bartenders |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
50%
5 of 10 target skills
Target-only skills
5
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
- Service Orientation+0.5 level
- Speaking+0.3 level
- Active Listening+0.4 level
- Monitoring+0.4 level
- Social Perceptiveness+0.5 level
Only in Cooks, Private Household
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
Only in Waiters and Waitresses
- Coordination