Compare Electronics Engineers, Except Computer & Mechanical Engineers 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.)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $139,100
Mechanical Engineers $118,400

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

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

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

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

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

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

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

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

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.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.


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.

Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium
Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
High

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
High

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

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Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
High

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

License may be required 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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

8 related certifications

Certification for Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers

27 related certifications

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