career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Civil Engineers and Food Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Civil Engineers | Food Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2051 | 19-4013 |
| title | Civil Engineers | Food Science Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2051.00 | 19-4013.00 |
| description | Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. | 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 | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 355,410 | 14,200 |
| a mean | 107,050 | 54,400 |
| a median | 99,590 | 49,430 |
| a pct10 | 65,920 | 37,760 |
| a pct25 | 78,790 | 43,990 |
| a pct75 | 128,290 | 60,940 |
| a pct90 | 160,990 | 75,100 |
| h mean | 51 | 26 |
| h median | 47 | 23 |
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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