career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Child, Family, and School Social Workers and Food Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Food Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1021 | 19-4013 |
| title | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Food Science Technicians |
| onet code | 21-1021.00 | 19-4013.00 |
| description | Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers. | Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 21 | 19 |
| tot emp | 382,960 | 14,200 |
| a mean | 62,920 | 54,400 |
| a median | 58,570 | 49,430 |
| a pct10 | 40,580 | 37,760 |
| a pct25 | 47,480 | 43,990 |
| a pct75 | 74,060 | 60,940 |
| a pct90 | 94,030 | 75,100 |
| h mean | 30 | 26 |
| h median | 28 | 23 |
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