career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Atmospheric and Space Scientists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2021 | 19-1012 |
| title | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 19-2021.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology. | Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 8,780 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 103,980 | 92,190 |
| a median | 97,450 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 49,990 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 69,440 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 128,940 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 160,710 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 49 | 44 |
| h median | 46 | 41 |
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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