career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Industrial Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Industrial Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 17-2112 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Industrial Engineers |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 17-2112.00 |
| 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. | Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 350,230 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 107,900 |
| a median | 49,430 | 101,140 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 70,000 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 81,910 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 127,480 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 157,140 |
| h mean | 26 | 51 |
| h median | 23 | 48 |
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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