career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Biochemists and Biophysicists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1021 | 19-1012 |
| title | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 19-1021.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 34,520 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 115,570 | 92,190 |
| a median | 103,650 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 64,890 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 78,730 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 134,460 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 168,900 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 55 | 44 |
| h median | 49 | 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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