Compare Logisticians & Cost Estimators District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Logisticians $105,200
Cost Estimators $78,500

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Management of Financial Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Low
Management of Financial Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Medium

Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
High
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Very High

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Logisticians
Logisticians
Medium
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators
High

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Logisticians
Logisticians

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Logisticians
Logisticians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Logisticians
Logisticians

8 related certifications

Certification for Cost Estimators
Cost Estimators

11 related certifications

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