Compare Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists & Pharmacy Technicians District Of Columbia

Comparison Hairdressers, Hairstylists,... Pharmacy Technicians
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.)

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $51,600
Pharmacy Technicians $45,100
Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
Medium

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

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
Medium

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

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Very Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
Medium

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

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
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

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 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians

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 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians

7 related certifications

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