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 Resource Specialists
Career B (or your target career)
Petroleum Engineers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Water Resource Specialists | Petroleum Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $167,220 | $144,910 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 108,690 | 18,060 |
| Typical education | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job zone | 4 | 4 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing | Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Systems Evaluation, Writing, Judgment and Decision Making |
| Related careers | Petroleum Engineers, Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Energy Auditors, Wind Energy Development Managers | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers, Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators, Geothermal Technicians |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
20 of 20 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
2
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
- Reading Comprehension+0.6 level
- Critical Thinking+0.4 level
- Writing+0.3 level
- Speaking—
- Systems Analysis—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Active Listening—
- Complex Problem Solving—
- Systems Evaluation—
- Monitoring+0.1 level
- Active Learning+0.1 level
- Social Perceptiveness—
- Time Management—
- Coordination+0.5 level
- Science+0.8 level
- Mathematics+0.3 level
- Learning Strategies—
- Persuasion—
- Instructing—
- Service Orientation—
Only in Petroleum Engineers
- None
Only in Water Resource Specialists
- Negotiation
- Quality Control Analysis