career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 19-1012 |
| title | Chief Executives | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. | 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 | 11 | 19 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 92,190 |
| a median | 206,420 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | N/A | 141,860 |
| h mean | 126 | 44 |
| h median | 99 | 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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