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)
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Career B (or your target career)
Geothermal Technicians
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Comparison table
| Metric | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Geothermal Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $60,020 | $49,230 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 128,490 | 176,300 |
| 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 | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Active Listening | Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders, Hazardous Materials Removal Workers, Biofuels Processing Technicians, Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Hydroelectric Production Managers, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
78%
14 of 18 target skills
Target-only skills
4
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
- Operations Monitoring—
- Monitoring—
- Troubleshooting+0.8 level
- Operation and Control+0.4 level
- Quality Control Analysis+0.1 level
- Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
- Critical Thinking+0.1 level
- Equipment Maintenance+0.1 level
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Repairing+0.6 level
- Coordination+0.1 level
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
Only in Geothermal Technicians
- Active Learning
- Installation
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
Only in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
- Time Management