career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Food Scientists and Technologists and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Food Scientists and Technologists | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-1012 | 11-2022 |
| title | Food Scientists and Technologists | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 19-1012.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| 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, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 19 | 11 |
| tot emp | 14,370 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 92,190 | 160,930 |
| a median | 85,310 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 49,580 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 65,240 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 111,700 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | 141,860 | N/A |
| h mean | 44 | 77 |
| h median | 41 | 66 |
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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