career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians and Food Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Food Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3021 | 19-4013 |
| title | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Food Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3021.00 | 19-4013.00 |
| description | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 9,060 | 14,200 |
| a mean | 86,330 | 54,400 |
| a median | 79,830 | 49,430 |
| a pct10 | 53,730 | 37,760 |
| a pct25 | 64,570 | 43,990 |
| a pct75 | 102,220 | 60,940 |
| a pct90 | 120,440 | 75,100 |
| h mean | 41 | 26 |
| h median | 38 | 23 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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