career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Materials Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Materials Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 17-2131 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Materials Engineers |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 17-2131.00 |
| 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. | Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 17 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 22,770 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 116,380 |
| a median | 85,310 | 108,310 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 68,040 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 85,820 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 138,370 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 172,000 |
| h mean | 44 | 55 |
| h median | 41 | 52 |
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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