career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-2041 | 19-1012 |
| title | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 19-2041.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. | 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 | 84,930 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 88,640 | 92,190 |
| a median | 80,060 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 50,130 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 62,090 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 103,730 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 134,830 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 42 | 44 |
| h median | 38 | 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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