Career Change Tool

Tell us your current job. We compare its skills with 875 U.S. careers and show what each move pays and how much extra education it usually needs. Filter by education and pay to find realistic next steps.

Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

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Sources. Skills, tasks and education: O*NET 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under CC BY 4.0. Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Data Sources & Licenses