career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 21-1015 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| 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. | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 21 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 51,260 |
| a median | 85,310 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 44 | 24 |
| h median | 41 | 22 |
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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