career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Operations Research Analysts. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Operations Research Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 15-2031 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Operations Research Analysts |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 15-2031.00 |
| 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. | Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 19 | 15 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 107,760 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 99,120 |
| a median | 85,310 | 91,290 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 53,910 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 66,910 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 124,120 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 159,280 |
| h mean | 44 | 47 |
| h median | 41 | 43 |
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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