career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Engineers and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2081 | 19-1012 |
| title | Environmental Engineers | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 17-2081.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. | 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 | 37,950 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 110,570 | 92,190 |
| a median | 104,170 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 64,950 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 80,510 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 130,830 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 161,910 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 53 | 44 |
| h median | 50 | 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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