Compare Astronomers & Electrical 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.)

Astronomers Not Available
Electrical Engineers $125,900

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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


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.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
High

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

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Astronomers
Astronomers

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

Licensing

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Licensing for Astronomers
Astronomers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Electrical Engineers
Electrical 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 Astronomers
Astronomers

0 related certifications

Certification for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

11 related certifications

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