career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Science Technicians and Soil and Plant Scientists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Science Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-4013 | 19-1013 |
| title | Food Science Technicians | Soil and Plant Scientists |
| onet code | 19-4013.00 | 19-1013.00 |
| 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. | Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity. |
| job zone | 3 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,200 | 16,600 |
| a mean | 54,400 | 83,040 |
| a median | 49,430 | 71,410 |
| a pct10 | 37,760 | 45,320 |
| a pct25 | 43,990 | 57,950 |
| a pct75 | 60,940 | 98,110 |
| a pct90 | 75,100 | 131,440 |
| h mean | 26 | 39 |
| h median | 23 | 34 |
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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