career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Hardware Engineers and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Hardware Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2061 | 19-1012 |
| title | Computer Hardware Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-2061.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 75,710 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 156,770 | 92,190 |
| a median | 155,020 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 85,430 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 115,500 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 185,380 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 223,820 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 75 | 44 |
| h median | 74 | 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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