career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 15-1253 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 15-1253.00 |
| 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. | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. |
| job zone | 3 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 199,800 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 110,260 |
| a median | 49,430 | 102,610 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 60,690 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 79,520 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 131,870 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 166,960 |
| h mean | 26 | 53 |
| h median | 23 | 49 |
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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