career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3028 | 19-1012 |
| title | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-3028.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 15,320 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 71,080 | 92,190 |
| a median | 65,040 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 44,730 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 52,250 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 83,600 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 105,440 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 34 | 44 |
| h median | 31 | 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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