career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Conservation Scientists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Conservation Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1031 | 19-1012 |
| title | Conservation Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 19-1031.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. | 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 | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 25,590 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 74,310 | 92,190 |
| a median | 67,950 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 45,260 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 53,190 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 87,980 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 107,720 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 35 | 44 |
| h median | 32 | 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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