career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Health Education Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 21-1091 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Health Education Specialists |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 21-1091.00 |
| 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. | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 65,150 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 71,700 |
| a median | 49,430 | 63,000 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 42,210 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 49,880 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 84,460 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 112,900 |
| h mean | 26 | 34 |
| h median | 23 | 30 |
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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