career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Information Security Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Information Security Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 15-1212 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Information Security Analysts |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 15-1212.00 |
| 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. | Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 179,430 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 127,730 |
| a median | 85,310 | 124,910 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 69,660 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 92,160 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 159,600 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 186,420 |
| h mean | 44 | 61 |
| h median | 41 | 60 |
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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