career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 13-1032 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 13-1032.00 |
| 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. | Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 7,790 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 77,050 |
| a median | 49,430 | 76,650 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 56,690 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 64,280 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 86,430 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 101,800 |
| h mean | 26 | 37 |
| h median | 23 | 36 |
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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