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)

Web Developers

Career B (or your target career)

Computer Network Support Specialists

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Comparison table

MetricWeb DevelopersComputer Network Support Specialists
National median salary$92,650$76,220
Local median salaryNot publishedNot published
National employment70,190146,190
Typical educationBachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree
Job zone34
Important skillsProgramming, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Analysis, Reading ComprehensionCritical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring
Related careersComputer Hardware Engineers, Computer User Support Specialists, Information Security Engineers, Desktop PublishersElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Blockchain Engineers, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Career transition: skill overlap

Skill overlap

86%

12 of 14 target skills

Target-only skills

2

Current-only skills

3

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

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening+0.1 level
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking+0.3 level
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring+0.2 level
  • Systems Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Writing
  • Systems Evaluation

Only in Computer Network Support Specialists

  • Troubleshooting
  • Operations Monitoring

Only in Web Developers

  • Programming
  • Operations Analysis
  • Coordination