career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 19-1012 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods. | 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 | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 92,190 |
| a median | 49,430 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 26 | 44 |
| h median | 23 | 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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