career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Forensic Science Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Forensic Science Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 19-4092 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Forensic Science Technicians |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 19-4092.00 |
| description | Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. | Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 19,450 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 75,260 |
| a median | 85,310 | 67,440 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 45,560 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 53,310 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 88,710 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 110,710 |
| h mean | 44 | 36 |
| h median | 41 | 32 |
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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