career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer and Information Research Scientists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1221 | 19-1012 |
| title | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 15-1221.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. | 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 | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 38,480 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 152,310 | 92,190 |
| a median | 140,910 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 80,670 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 102,710 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 181,210 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 232,120 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 73 | 44 |
| h median | 67 | 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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