career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-1021 | 19-1012 |
| title | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-1021.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. | 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 | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 12,790 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 82,860 | 92,190 |
| a median | 78,380 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 50,500 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 62,860 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 99,650 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 121,440 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 39 | 44 |
| h median | 37 | 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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