career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 13-1161 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 13-1161.00 |
| 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. | Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 13 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 861,140 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 86,480 |
| a median | 85,310 | 76,950 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 42,070 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 56,220 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 104,870 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 144,610 |
| h mean | 44 | 41 |
| h median | 41 | 37 |
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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