career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-3022 | 19-1012 |
| title | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-3022.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. | 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 | 62,130 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 68,450 | 92,190 |
| a median | 64,200 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 43,550 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 51,730 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 79,550 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 97,840 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 32 | 44 |
| h median | 30 | 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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